Hal Linden

“There's an old chestnut that asks, 'Do you want to be an actor or a star?' I've always wanted to be an actor. I've always been more interested in the process than the result.”

“I'm a workaholic. I love to work. I know that's a sickness. I can't think of anything I'd rather do than work.”

“You don't learn from successes; you learn from failures.”

“I was never the leading man. I was always the best friend.”

“I think the most important thing is to be honest with yourself.”

“I've always been a character actor. I've never been a star.”

“I have to work, for my soul.”

“I'm not a nostalgic person. I look forward.”

“It's a great part of the business, the camaraderie of a cast.”

“I've been very fortunate. I've had a long and varied career.”

“I think you have to be a little bit crazy to be an actor.”