13 Quotes By Carroll O'Connor


Even a true artist does not always produce art.
Carroll O'Connor on art

All in the Family was intellectual it was art.
Carroll O'Connor on art

Both my brothers became physicians and I, of course, wandered into a business where the undisciplined are welcome.
Carroll O'Connor on business

I have heard show business characterized as a refuge for childlike persons in flight from all things harsh and real.
Carroll O'Connor on business

One irreducible residual of 38 years in the business is the number of lasting, loving friendships I have made.
Carroll O'Connor on business

Vulgar and obscene, the papers run rumors daily about people in show business, tales of wicked ways and witless affairs.
Carroll O'Connor on business

All in the Family was intellectual it was art.
Carroll O'Connor on family

Some people thought we were presenting Archie as a false character. President Nixon thought we were making a fool out of a good man.
Carroll O'Connor on good

I've run into some S.O.B. directors, but I gave them back as good as I got.
Carroll O'Connor on good

Half the pictures directed by men of reputation fail.
Carroll O'Connor on men

I enjoyed in every way my 12 years of playing Archie, and I wasn't personally sad about finishing a long job.
Carroll O'Connor on sad

In a capitalist society, persons who create capital, like Michael Eisner, are given the staggering rewards.
Carroll O'Connor on society

Sheer flattery got me into the theater. Flattery always works with me, particularly the flattery of women.
Carroll O'Connor on women