Rod Taylor quotes

Rod Taylor was an Australian actor, best known for his roles in classic films such as "The Time Machine" and Alfred Hitchcock’s "The Birds." Audiences admired his charm, versatility, and powerful screen presence over a career spanning several decades. He became a prominent figure in both Hollywood and Australian cinema. Here are 26 of his quotes:

I am a poor student sitting at the feet of giants, yearning for their wisdom and begging for lessons that might one day make me a complete artist, so that if all goes well, I may one day sit beside them. (Rod Taylor)
I suddenly realized how much I loved her when we attended Alfred Hitchcock's 75th birthday party last August. There was something magical about that night, and it made me see how much she really meant to me. View quote
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To put what you see on paper is the same as funneling what you feel through yourself as a performer. View quote
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In the beginning I had a real work problem. Every time I had job I had to convince the immigration authorities I was the only man for that job and get a special work permit until I went under contract to MGM. View quote
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I was one of the first of the uglies. Rock Hudson and Tab Hunter... were very pretty fellows, and that was the trend. I was one of the first of the uglies to get lucky. View quote
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Art doesn't feed me or fill the void when I am not working. If I haven't worked for six months, I can't paint. View quote
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Dore Schary was then head of the studio and he wanted to change my name. View quote
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I'd much rather turn down a starring role in a bad picture and do a small role in a very good picture. View quote
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When I said I no longer wanted to be a painter, that I wanted to be an actor, the first thing I did was get a stinking job in an insurance building. View quote
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I am proud to be an actor. View quote
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To a large degree, those early lean days were self-imposed. (Rod Taylor)
Acting is something I love. View quote
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Anyway, when I was a kid, I dutifully went to the Sydney Technical and Fine Arts College. View quote
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But I did a lot of boxing and I was captain of an Australian surf club. View quote
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I did well as an actor in Australia, and then Paramount invited me over... to have a look at me. View quote
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I married at a tender age during my early stage and radio struggles. View quote
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I pray and try every day to be a better actor. View quote
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I'm not doing my work for constant success. View quote
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So I went and did an audition and became the biggest radio actor in Sydney, and that's how it all started. View quote
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The fact that I'm going to be unsuccessful at times is pretty well-balanced by the fact that I'm going to be successful at others. View quote
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When people think it's successful, I'm grateful. When they don't - OK, I'll try again. (Rod Taylor)
I worked at Mark Foy's during the day and studied drama at night. View quote
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Apart from being interested in a good role, I think it's necessary to make up your mind as to whether it will make a movie that will entertain an audience all over the world and not just in your own backyard. View quote
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Acting doesn't suffice. View quote
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The most important thing in my life is my work. View quote
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Rod Taylor

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Occupation: Australian Actor
Born: January 11, 1930
Died: January 7, 2015
Quotes count: 26