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AttributedWidely reported and consistent with the record, but not yet traced to a primary source.
“I pretended to be somebody I wanted to be until finally I became that person. Or he became me.”
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