William Sanderson Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“When I was in the Army, I read a book by Adlai Stevenson. He said law was as noble as saving a person's life. So at one point, I felt that way too.”

“I consider it probably one of the biggest honors to be in the Academy. There are only like 1300 actors in it, and as far as I know, you're a member for life. To this day, I'm wondering how lucky I was.”

“I hope to outlive my enemies.”

“I kinda like where I am. If I'm recognized all the time, I have to leave better tips in restaurants.”

“I like Edward G. Robinson - he started as a character actor and became a lead, which is probably why I like him.”

“The best came from my martial arts teacher, who also taught Elvis. He said, 'Your ego will get you killed.'”

“When you play so many outcasts and derelicts, or even a murderer, you need to play someone healthy.”

“As a youngster, I had friends who became lawyers and doctors, and I was as idealistic as anybody. When I was in the Army, I read a book by Adlai Stevenson. He said law was as noble as saving a person's life. So at one point, I felt that way, too. But after a while, I said, 'Let me just finish the degree. I'm getting the G.I. Bill.'”

“I've been kinda fascinated by misfits, outcasts, and downtrodden people. I've identified with them. 'Blade Runner' probably got me more work than any. It convinced some producers that I could play something other than a rural crazy, I guess.”

“In Montana, when we did 'Return to Lonesome Dove', we rode on the side of a hill at night in the dark; I was afraid my horse would step on one of the actors playing dead. The director said to leave it to the stunt doubles since they got paid for that.”