“I think most of us become actors because we want affection, love an…” — Cary Grant

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“I think most of us become actors because we want affection, love and applause.”

Cary Grant · interview

On why people go on the stage.

Widely cited in quotation compilations drawn from period interviews; the original dated source has not been established.

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