“I’ve often been accused by critics of being myself on-screen. But b…” — Cary Grant, 1963

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“I’ve often been accused by critics of being myself on-screen. But being oneself is more difficult than you’d suppose.”

Cary Grant · 1963 · interview

Responding to the persistent charge that he simply played himself.

acting identity

On the same subject.

“I promised myself that I’ll only play in another picture if the role is really worthwhile.”
Cary Grant · 1961
“I’ve had a lot of fine offers, but I’m cautious. I’d rather make one good picture a year than three indifferent ones.”
Cary Grant · 1937
“I received only a sketchy education by most scholastic standards, lacked confidence and the courage to enjoy life, but on the screen seem to have successfully epitomized an informed, capable and happy man. A series of contradictions too evident to be coincidental.”
Cary Grant · 1963
“Everybody thinks I’m relaxed. I’m not relaxed at all. It’s a very hard-working profession, this acting business, when you do it as I do it.”
Cary Grant · 1971