78 Quotes by Eli Wallach

There's a scene in Baby Doll where we're sitting around the dining table that was played in toto. It was wonderful because it had an alive quality.

Not me, ... When I go, I want to be cremated. They can do what they like with the ashes.

The trouble with that movie is that you had to see Chinatown the day before you saw The Two Jakes.

When you have to shoot, shoot, don’t talk.

I’ve learned that life is very tricky business: Each person needs to find what they want to do in life and not be dissuaded when people question them.

I’ve worked with wonderful actors like Marlon Brando and Henry Fonda.

I don’t act to live. I live to act.

The big secret in acting is listening to people.

Even if I don’t want to slow down, I’m slowing down.