152 Quotes by Charlton Heston


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    I always thought of myself as inadequate. Kids of divorced parents always feel that way - that, on some subconscious level, they're responsible.

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    The film itself, and my role as Moses, will always remain one of the creative peaks of my career.

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    My appearance qualifies me for historic characterizations, going back to the year one.

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    When you are a young actor, you're imbued with the high purpose of your art. You think, 'They hire me for my talent; if that's not good enough, then they can hire somebody else.' Later, you realize that your body is as much a part of what you do as your talent.

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    Acting, taken to the highest level, requires a fierce, total focus of your time and energy at the cost of just about everything else.

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    I'll never forget the blooming happiness that spread in me like the sun coming up when Lydia's obstetrician poked me awake: 'Congratulations... you have a fine son.'

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