43 Quotes by Jason Robards

One doctor said to me, 'The more people pray for you, the more energy is put out somewhere,' ... And he said, 'I'm a doctor telling you this: It works.'

We didn't rush. We had to be very careful to make sure it was the truth. This was Washington.

the definitive interpreter of the works of playwright Eugene O'Neill.

I've always played disintegrated characters. I don't know much about acting, but I can play those kinds of characters.

I can't believe it. I not only worked for him, I loved him very much.

All I know is, I don't do a lot of analysis. I know those words have to move me. I rely on the author. I don't want actors reasoning with me about 'motivation' and all that bull. All I want 'em to do is learn the goddamn lines and don't bump into each other.

I had a choice whether to live or die, and I chose to live.

The theater has kept me alive, and it's allowed me to work at my craft.

It was 1939. There was no money or jobs around. I did my parents a favor and joined the Navy.