One irreducible residual of 38 years in the business is the number of lasting, loving friendships I have made. – Carroll OConnor
I have heard show business characterized as a refuge for childlike persons in flight from all things harsh and real. – Carroll OConnor
Sheer flattery got me into the theater. Flattery always works with me, particularly the flattery of women. – Carroll OConnor
I think Ive got my business notions and my sense for that sort of thing from my dad. My dad never had a chance to go to school. He couldnt read and write. But he was so smart. He was just one of those people that could just make the most of anything and everything that he had to work with. – Dolly Parton