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Sheer flattery got me into the theater. Flattery always works with me, particularly the flattery of women.

Some people thought we were presenting Archie as a false character. President Nixon thought we were making a fool out of a good man.

Talent can be developed, gift is God-given. But artists have both.

The reviewer is a singularly detested enemy because he is, unlike the hapless artist, invulnerable.

The wages of pedantry is pain.

Those offers come in now and again. They're not knocking down my door. I'm only an old character actor, and I'm not needed.

Vulgar and obscene, the papers run rumors daily about people in show business, tales of wicked ways and witless affairs.

I have heard show business characterized as a refuge for childlike persons in flight from all things harsh and real.

Millions of people thought Archie was a happy hero.

I enjoyed in every way my 12 years of playing Archie, and I wasn't personally sad about finishing a long job.