Hume Cronyn quotes

Hume Cronyn was a distinguished English-born actor, renowned for his versatile performances on stage and screen. His career spanned several decades and included memorable collaborations with his wife, actress Jessica Tandy. He became celebrated for his expressive character work and contributions to both theater and film. Here are 8 of his quotes:

I find it very difficult just to sit. I would love to learn how to do that with contentment.

Hume Cronyn

I do a lot of planning and plotting. That's my greatest weakness. If I'm not terribly careful, I'll plan to a point where it could come out cut and dried.

Hume Cronyn

The whole business of marshaling one's energies becomes more and more important as one grows older.

Hume Cronyn

I fill my life with a lot of 'busyness' in between jobs. Then I work very hard. Some of it is quite unhealthy. It's compulsive. I don't know what to do about it. I'm a little old to change.

Hume Cronyn

I try to read everything that's sent me - play scripts, movie scripts - but I've had to make a rule. If the author hasn't grabbed me by Page 25, the piece goes back with a note of apology.

Hume Cronyn

To try and stand outside the marriage, I'd say we have complementary capabilities. I do the hustling and the business. I do more script reading. I handle contracts.

Hume Cronyn

I'm a taskmaster. I was brought up that way, and I'm sure I imposed that on my kids.

Hume Cronyn