Quotes by

Carroll OConnor

Sheer flattery got me into the theater. Flattery always works with me, particularly the flattery of women. – Carroll OConnor

In a capitalist society, persons who create capital, like Michael Eisner, are given the staggering rewards. – Carroll OConnor

I enjoyed in every way my 12 years of playing Archie, and I wasnt personally sad about finishing a long job. – Carroll OConnor

Half the pictures directed by men of reputation fail. – Carroll OConnor

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 OConnor

Ive run into some S.O.B. directors, but I gave them back as good as I got. – Carroll OConnor

Both my brothers became physicians and I, of course, wandered into a business where the undisciplined are welcome. – Carroll OConnor

I have heard show business characterized as a refuge for childlike persons in flight from all things harsh and real. – Carroll OConnor

One irreducible residual of 38 years in the business is the number of lasting, loving friendships I have made. – Carroll OConnor

Vulgar and obscene, the papers run rumors daily about people in show business, tales of wicked ways and witless affairs. – Carroll OConnor

All in the Family was intellectual it was art. – Carroll OConnor

Even a true artist does not always produce art. – Carroll OConnor