Peter Finch Quotes
Hollywood must have been terrific once
(on film producer Ross Hunter) He`s a very pleasant man. He may sound like Reader`s Digest, but he believes every word he says. He`s never lost touch with Disneyland.
I do not believe that with a fictional character you can force yourself too far away from yourself. There has to be some of you in it.
Success is a very tough mistress. For years, while you`re struggling, she wants nothing to do with you. Then, one day you find yourself in the room with her and even though the key is on the inside, you can`t leave. `You`ve made your choice`, she says, `I don`t care how exhausted you are - you`re going to stay here for the rest of your life making love to me`.
Good acting should teach people to understand rather than judge.
Hollywood must have been terrific once.
(When asked why he chose acting as a profession) "If I was going to be broke I decided I might as well be with actors as anyone else. They were cheerful idiots and seemed to take it better."
