Quotes from Eli Wallach

When I saw the movie, I said, I wish I had heard the music. I would have ridden the horse differently.

All of these stories bounced around in my mind for a long time.

But Clint I love, because Clint was my mentor. I knew nothing about making an Italian movie.

I always end up being the evil one, and I wouldn't hurt a fly.

Well, I've maybe gotten 200 requests for interviews about Marilyn, and I just decided I'm gonna do my own.

I've never lost my appetite for acting; it's innovative and challenging.

I've learned that life is very tricky business: Each person needs to find what they want to do in life and not be dissuaded when people question them.

Even if I don't want to slow down, I'm slowing down.

I love to tell stories and this is my way of getting them down on paper.

The trouble with that movie is that you had to see Chinatown the day before you saw The Two Jakes.

And then the first was The Misfits, which I enjoyed very much, with Marilyn and Gable.

This country has a complex about age. It's unbelievable. If you're over thirty, you've had it in this country.

The richest man is the one with the most powerful friends.

But I went to the University of Texas in the 30s, and while there I learned to ride. Mostly polo ponies.

If you work for a living, why do you kill yourself working?

I was an original member of the Actors' Studio.

Having the critics praise you is like having the hangman say you've got a pretty neck.

I never lost my appetite for acting.

Recipe? Recipe? We don' need no stinkin' recipe.