Larry Hagman quotes - page 2

Larry Hagman was an American actor best known for his roles in television series such as "Dallas" and "I Dream of Jeannie." His portrayal of the cunning oil tycoon J.R. Ewing made him an international star and pop culture icon. He left a lasting legacy in the entertainment industry with his memorable performances. Here are 50 of his quotes:

It always annoys me when stars grumble about fans coming up to them in the street. I love it. These young stars today with all their airs and graces, they need to remember it is an honour and a privilege to make money from acting. How hard is it? (Larry Hagman)
I think that everybody in the world, whatever colour or creed, has a jerk like JR in his or her family somewhere. Whether it is a father, uncle, cousin or brother, everybody can identify with JR and that certainly had something to do with the success of 'Dallas.' View quote
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We did 356 'Dallas' episodes between 1978 and 1991. The most memorable moment for me happened in 1980 when I got shot at the end of the third series. The rest is a blur. View quote
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Comedy is not funny. Comedy is hard work and timing and lots and lots of rehearsals. View quote
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Good acting is all in the writing. If it isn't on the page, then it really won't make any difference. You cannot act on force of personality alone. View quote
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Actors can't retire. What would they do? View quote
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Major success feels a bit like a coronation. Like I'd become a king. I was one of the most famous people in the world, loved and hated in equal measure. I couldn't see anything bad with it. It made me a happy person. View quote
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I don't watch a lot of television. Sports and news, that's it. View quote
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I was born with success. Lucky for me I am able to handle it. Also, I damn well deserve it! View quote
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When we started the show, 'Dallas' was known as the city where JFK was assassinated. By the end it was known as JR's home town. View quote
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I have thousands and thousands of hats. Some are the most outrageous hats in the world. They are my disguise. I hide beneath them. (Larry Hagman)
It's my firm intention to whop cancer into submission and I truly believe I've given myself the best start possible by radically overhauling my diet and by staying true to my motto, which is: Don't worry, be happy, feel good. The first thing I did when I was diagnosed was to turn vegan. View quote
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I was shot when I think it was number one. That was the catalyst for the interest in the show. Certainly it went on for a long time after that but that's what really kicked it off. Of course a lot of people watched it just because of the novelty of the situation. View quote
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I was sad to see anybody leave, we had a very nice family on that show. I was very sad to see momma go, Victoria and especially Linda. My god that was my wife on the show, in fact my wife calls her wife. View quote
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I think they could of recast the children, I heard of people wanting to do something like that. That would be a nice little show to do but you know that show was of the 80's, I don't think the audience mind set is in that direction any longer. View quote
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I admit the last couple of years shows were not up to par. View quote
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Don't you find that the more you know, the more you don't know and can't ever learn because there's too much stuff out there? View quote
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As J.R. I could get away with anything - bribery, blackmail and adultery. But I got caught by cancer. I do want everyone to know that it is a very common and treatable form of cancer. I will be receiving treatment while working on the new 'Dallas' series. View quote
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Well, I motorcycle, I hunt, fish, I do all that. I keep busy. I'm never bored. I've never been bored. View quote
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Before I tried LSD, I'd been going to a psychologist for a couple of years. I found out about success that you have to fight for it a lot, then when you achieve it you can't give up the fight. View quote
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'Dallas' hit a chord back in the late Seventies and Eighties because it was the age of greed: here you have this unapologetic character who is mean and nasty and ruthless and does it all with an evil grin. I think people related to JR back then because we all have someone we know exactly like him. Everyone in the world knows a JR. (Larry Hagman)
I barely watch TV apart from the news. Most of it is rubbish. There's all this reality nonsense and dross. I think there's a market for a well-produced, well-written melodrama like 'Dallas.' It's pure entertainment. View quote
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I never travel without my Stetson, but the more I wear it the more I realise that no one wears hats any more. When I was a kid everybody wore hats, especially in Texas, but I get off the plane in Dallas now and I'm the only guy with a hat. It's amazing. View quote
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I've travelled a huge amount, but almost all of it has been through work. I spent five years stationed in London in the special services of the American Air Force, producing and directing shows for the troops, which I absolutely loved. View quote
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My television and movie career has also taken me all over the world. I've had great times in the Far East, Russia, South America and Sweden - where I met my wife of 55 years, Maj. View quote
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Larry Hagman

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Photo: Toglenn, GFDL
Occupation: American Actor
Born: September 21, 1931
Died: November 23, 2012
Quotes count: 50