Quotes from Claude Rains

God felt sorry for actors, so he gave them a place in the sun and a lot of money. All they had to sacrifice was their talent.

I learn the lines and pray to God.

Often we'd secretly like to do the very things we discipline ourselves against. Isn't that true? Well, here in the movies I can be as mean, as wicked as I want to - and all without hurting anybody.

Hollywood to me is a place to work. Home is Chester County.