Quotes from Fred MacMurray

I never went to acting school; when someone expounds on motivation and all that stuff, I don't understand it. I was just lucky to be able to do what I did. When I started, people said I was very natural, which I guess is difficult for a lot of people to be.

It's nice to have people tell you they leave a movie theater without any problems.

I'm not rich but I've made a little money in my time.

I was a star before I got more than $250 a week. Carole Lombard advised me how to get a raise. She said: 'Go to Palm Springs and stay there until they raise the ante.' They were waiting to start a picture with me and I was scared they'd forget me for someone else, but they came after me.

I can remember various stages when I wanted to be an artist, a football coach, and a musician but never an actor. However, I'll have to admit that now that I'm in this business I like it and would hate to have to give it up.

We have a jam session at home every so often. That's one reason I bought a house with lots of ground around it the neighbors can't hear us play!

The government has confiscated over 360 acres of my choicest pastureland to build a radar intercepting station.

I'm sure that Steve Douglas, the character I play, has been helpful to some parents who apply his reasoning and ideas to help raise their children.

I've had offers to do series on both radio and TV, but it s so much work and I'm lazy. I'd rather go fishing.

Years ago my fans consisted almost strictly of adults.

You can't go wrong with a Western. I made a string of them.

There's a lack of tremendous pressure in the Disney studios. It's a pleasant place to be.

Any woman can make herself beautiful. I see 'em do it every day in the studio... with make-up and hair styles and curves added, that is. Science can do anything.

The only award I ever got was the Popscar.

I just don't care to work that hard.

A lot of actors go crazy if they're not working, but I guess I'm a little lazy.

Both Lily and I feel we have a responsibility to our kids and it's one we enjoy; we love being with them.

Maybe I've managed to keep my head above water through luck.