Hollywood Icon Quotes

You can't see California without Marlon Brando's eyes.

Liz Taylor was an amazing woman and screen legend. She was an incredible friend to my brother, at his side through some of his most difficult times and of course loved by his children and our family. She will live on in our hearts forever, my prayers go out to her family.

I have unqualified admiration for Brad Pitt.

I have been brought up watching the 'Rocky' series and 'First Blood' series. I am obviously a big fan of Sylvester Stallone.

Watching a Kirk Douglas movie, 'Young Man With A Horn,' made me want to be a trumpet player.

Bette Davis was a close friend. She loved to have a good time.

The big stars I felt a kinship with were never the romantic leads. It wasn't Steve McQueen or Robert Redford - it was people like Walter Matthau and Anthony Quinn. My big hero was Tommy Cooper.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, I don't know if you'd call him a great actor, but he's amazing in terms of his presence, and he is interesting enough that you want to watch him.

I was the kid that grew up watching Bette Davis films.

I call Sally Field 'America's Mother!' She is incredible to watch.

I was devastated by Gene Wilder's death.

Clint Eastwood has always been a hero.

Rock Hudson was not an educated man, but that very beautiful body of his was putty in my hands.

Irvin Kershner, no matter what anyone says, has done some great work. 'Eyes of Laura Mars' is an incredible movie.

I hope I get to work with Ms. Meryl Streep. She's so brilliant, great, and gracious an actress and person. I would love to work with her.

I have a weird crush on Meryl Streep.

It was Howard Hawks who changed my life.

I felt 'Gone with the Wind' would last five years, and it's lasted over 70 and into a new millennium. There is a special place in my heart for that film and Melanie. She was a remarkable character - a loving person - and because of that, she was a happy person. And Scarlett, of course, was not.

I grew up being absolutely in love with Tom Hanks. I remember, all the kids had Brad Pitt plastered all over their textbooks, and then I had Tom Hanks plastered over mine.

Nobody knew me. They just knew that I was the guy from 'Mission: Impossible.'

I really love Robert Duvall, who I think is maybe the best American actor. I love Robert Duvall because the ability that he has to change and do the most amazing work.

Meryl [Streep] plays the me-ish character. I love Meryl. She's totally wonderful.

I've had the honor and the pleasure and gift of having known Elizabeth Taylor for a number of years. You know, you sit down with her, she slings hash, she sits there and cusses like a sailor, and she's hilarious.

I think Spielberg is a master. I think 'Jaws' invented a genre.

Johnny Depp is probably the best actor.