Harry Morgan's Quotes

An actor's most important responsibility is to know lines well.

Television allowed me to kick the Hollywood habit of typing an actor in certain roles.

A lot of people live much more simply than in the old days. That doesn't bother me. Keeping busy is the problem. Television guest shot fees are going down. You can do a dozen guest shots a year, but you're not making that much money.

I don't care about the money. I'm just interested in the perks. I'll do a series if I am picked up by a limo, work only until 4, and the show is shot in Hawaii.

If I had had to struggle at the beginning like most actors... I'd never have stuck it out. But having such complete success at the beginning, I was stuck with being an actor for life.

A careful driver is one who honks his horn when he goes through a red light.

A kleptomaniac is a person who helps himself because he can't help himself.

People with insufficient personalities are fond of cats. These people adore being ignored.