Spencer Tracy
Stoic everyman in Captains Courageous, Tracy's understated power conveyed quotable integrity.
Quotes by Spencer Tracy
I don't trust any man who doesn't drink. Because he's usually a man who also doesn't tell the truth.
Know your lines and don't bump into the furniture.
The most important thing in acting is honesty. If you can fake that, you've got it made.
I'm not a great actor. I'm a good actor. I'm not a great star. I'm a good star. I'm just a working actor.
Acting is not an easy job. It's not a glamorous job. It's a job.
I've been lucky. I've had a lot of good parts. And I've worked with a lot of good people.
I don't think I'm a very interesting person. I'm just a guy who acts.
I never wanted to be a star. I just wanted to be an actor.
I don't like to talk about acting. I just like to do it.
I'm not a method actor. I just try to be honest.
I don't think I've ever given a great performance. I've given some good ones.
I'm not a very complicated person. I'm pretty simple.
I don't have any secrets. I'm an open book.
I'm not a very articulate person. I'm better at doing than talking.
I don't like to watch myself on screen. I never have.
I'm not a very social person. I'm more of a loner.
I don't have many friends. I have a few good ones.
I'm not a very religious person. But I believe in God.
I'm not a very political person. I don't care much for politics.
I'm not a very intellectual person. I'm more of a gut feeling kind of guy.