27 Quotes by William Sanderson

I like Edward G. Robinson - he started as a character actor and became a lead, which is probably why I like him.

It's hard to watch something you've done many years ago.

One of the joys about acting is researching.

The best came from my martial arts teacher, who also taught Elvis. He said, Your ego will get you killed.

When I was in the Army, I read a book by Adlai Stevenson. He said law was as noble as saving a person's life. So at one point, I felt that way too.

When you play so many outcasts and derelicts, or even a murderer, you need to play someone healthy.

As a youngster, I had friends who became lawyers and doctors, and I was as idealistic as anybody. When I was in the Army, I read a book by Adlai Stevenson. He said law was as noble as saving a person's life. So at one point, I felt that way, too. But after a while, I said, 'Let me just finish the degree. I'm getting the G.I. Bill.'

I consider it probably one of the biggest honors to be in the Academy. There are only like 1300 actors in it, and as far as I know, you're a member for life. To this day, I'm wondering how lucky I was.

I've been kinda fascinated by misfits, outcasts, and downtrodden people. I've identified with them. 'Blade Runner' probably got me more work than any. It convinced some producers that I could play something other than a rural crazy, I guess.