Don Ameche Quotes & Sayings
15 most famous Don Ameche quotes and sayings. These are the first 10 quotes we have for him. He was an American actor who passed away on 6 December, 1993.
“I think this is the sweetest tribute I have ever seen in this town.”
“I've deliberately studied many things that I know, going in, I won't be able to assimilate. I read Plato, St. Thomas, the mystics, to exercise my mind.”
“God was awfully good to me during the good days. I cherish the old days, but I don't miss them.”
“I never 'went Hollywood.' Perhaps some of my behavior was detrimental to my career, but I couldn't go the route of Hollywood parties.”
“I'm a very contented, peaceful man. I made mistakes, yes, but I accepted them, and, I hope, graciously.”
“I've seen my performances. I don't like them.”
“The camera was kind to me. But I was never a screen personality like Gable or Flynn. The camera did something with their faces that was special.”
“By 1949, there was no more work for me out there, and I went to New York in 1950 and just did whatever I could. Mainly television. Some Broadway. A lot of dinner theater work, which is not a very satisfactory medium.”
“I never considered acting while growing up. I just knew I didn't want to go into the saloon business: I wanted to get away from Kenosha. And once I left, never, ever did it cross my mind to go back. I went to college and thought I'd study law.”
“I was surprised I was nominated for an Oscar because 'Cocoon' was such an ensemble picture. But now I'm certain it wasn't only for 'Cocoon.' It was a lifetime award, so I accepted it in that vein, and it probably meant more from a recognition standpoint.”
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