James Stewart

“If a western is a good western, it's a good film.”

“If a western is a good western, it's a good film. If it's a bad western, it's a bad film.”

“I don't act. I just react.”

“You know, I've had a wonderful life.”

“I am James Stewart, playing James Stewart. I couldn't be anyone else.”

“The most important thing for a young actor is to get a job.”

“If I had my life to live over again, I'd live it just the same. I'm a great believer in destiny.”

“I've always been a Republican.”

“I'd like to do Harvey again. I'd do it every year if I could.”

“It's well to be reminded that there are such highly-talented and courageous people in our country.”

“When you've seen one of my movies, you've seen 'em all.”

“This is the first time I've ever been surrounded by so many beautiful women.”

“Sometimes I wonder if I'm going crazy. Maybe I am. Then I look at the people around me, and I know I'm not.”

“Never treat your audience as customers, always as partners.”

“I don't act. I react.”

“I'd like to be remembered as a man who did his best.”

“I'm the fellow who follows all the rules, and somehow I get in trouble.”

“There's a certain responsibility that comes with being a star.”

“Mr. Hitchcock taught me everything about suspense.”

“One of the reasons I'm an actor is because I'm a shy person.”