William Holden Quotes

Take any picture you can. One out of four will be good, one out of ten will be very good, and one out of 15 will get you an Academy Award.

I don`t really know why, but danger has always been an important thing in my life - to see how far I could lean without falling, how fast I could go without cracking up.

I`m a whore, all actors are whores. We sell our bodies to the highest bidder.

(on Barbara Stanwyck) Thirty-nine years ago this month, we were working in a film together called Golden Boy (1939). It wasn`t going so well and I was going to be replaced. But due to this lovely human being and her encouragement and above all her generosity, I`m here tonight.

(on working with Clint Eastwood on Breezy (1973)) He`s even-tempered -- a personality trait not much in evidence among directors. The crew is totally behind him and that really helps things go smoothly.

(on Humphrey Bogart) I hated that bastard.

(on Barbara Stanwyck) Thirty-nine years ago this month, we were working in a film together called Golden Boy (1939). It wasn`t going so well and I was going to be replaced. But due to this lovely human being and her encouragement and above all her generosity, I`m here tonight.

(on working with Clint Eastwood on Breezy (1973)) He`s even-tempered -- a personality trait not much in evidence among directors. The crew is totally behind him and that really helps things go smoothly.

Movie acting may not have a certain kind of glory as true art, but it is damn hard work.

I don`t really know why, but danger has always been an important thing in my life - to see how far I could lean without falling, how fast I could go without cracking up.

Take any picture you can. One out of four will be good, one out of ten will be very good, and one out of 15 will get you an Academy Award.

I`m a whore, all actors are whores. We sell our bodies to the highest bidder.

(on Humphrey Bogart) I hated that bastard.

For me, acting is not an all-consuming thing, except for the moment when I am actually doing it.