I was never trained for anything.

I know what's good for me. I can't play black or gray. I can't be a villain or anything close to one. I have to play white.

I never fail to feel let down when I see myself on the screen.

I never wanted to lose out on an acting job and wonder if I hadn't been trained enough.

Maybe I thought too much about picking up the money and not enough about the really good parts.

I'd rather be David Ladd's father than Alan Ladd any day.