Don Ameche Quotations

There are directors you never, ever want to get close to. Lubitsch was one. Outside of the work, I don't think I ever said five words to him. Mamet was pretty much the same thing. His mind is working all the time.

I'm a very contented, peaceful man. I made mistakes, yes, but I accepted them, and, I hope, graciously.

Men should be explorers no matter how old they are.

We seem to be paying some of our employees an awful lot of money.

She meant it as a compliment.

I've seen my performances. I don't like them.

I never considered acting while growing up. I just knew I didn't want to go into the saloon business: I wanted to get away from Kenosha. And once I left, never, ever did it cross my mind to go back. I went to college and thought I'd study law.

God was awfully good to me during the good days. I cherish the old days, but I don't miss them.

My father ran a saloon in Kenosha, Wis., which is just about as rough a living as I can think of. It was brutal; it scared the hell out of me. I was so petrified all the while I was a child, I didn't know what I was doing half the time.

I was surprised I was nominated for an Oscar because 'Cocoon' was such an ensemble picture. But now I'm certain it wasn't only for 'Cocoon.' It was a lifetime award, so I accepted it in that vein, and it probably meant more from a recognition standpoint.