Roy Scheider

“The audience is 50 percent of the performance.”

“I don't think I'm a star. I'm an actor.”

“If you're lucky enough to have a pretty good career, you have a long list of characters you'd like to play.”

“You're gonna need a bigger boat.”

“It's showtime, folks!”

“Smile, you son of a bitch!”

“I'm not a Method actor. I'm a methodical actor.”

“The great thing about 'Jaws' is that the shark has a personality. It's not just a machine.”

“I've always had a great deal of respect for the craft of acting.”

“Every day you have to prove yourself.”