Arness James Quotes & Sayings

JOURNEY: ...no one messes with my family without suffering the consequences. — Bijou Hunter

I had the privilege of working with so many great actors over the years. — James Arness

Chiropractic care is the only real, long-lasting relief that I have found for my neck pain due to an old injury. — James Arness

One day, when I was 33, I shifted. I suddenly saw acting as a higher calling. I understood that my goal was to serve the play. And I realized if an actor can make audiences' hearts resonate or make them question their values - that's an important thing to do! — Laila Robins

What made us different from other westerns was the fact that 'Gunsmoke' wasn't just action and a lot of shooting; they were character-study shows. — James Arness

Ideas begin their life as small seeds, so light they may drift through the air like dust motes. If a human is fortunate enough to catch one, when the light is right, it can be planted, just like a seed. With fertile soil, it may grow into a flower or tree, which will re-seed, thus producing a whole field or forest. — Rahma Krambo

Education means inspiring someone's mind, not just filling their head. — Katie Lusk

I mean this sincerely ... and I don't know why, but there was a period of time that for some reason, whenever 'Charles in Charge' was on, I couldn't not watch it. I didn't like it and I didn't hate it. I just couldn't not watch. — Dave Finkel

I had a wonderful life and was blessed with so many loving people and great friends. — James Arness

We had a great childhood and boyhood. It was a wonderful time through those years. A lot of it was through the Depression years, when things were tough, but my dad always had a job. But I had a great time. I was kind of restless, and I had a hard time staying in school all day, so me and a few pals would duck out and go out on these various adventures. — James Arness

Things I wonder about the FBI's list of the "Ten Most Wanted" criminals: When they catch a guy and he comes off the list, does number eleven automatically move up? And does he see it as a promotion? Does he call his criminal friends and say, "I made it, Bruno. I'm finally on the list"? — George Carlin

The kids don't really have any part of my television life. Fortunately, there aren't many times when show business intrudes on our family existence. — James Arness

I was honored to have served in the Army for my country. I was at Anzio during WWII, and it makes you realize how very precious life is. — James Arness

To do everything in a sacred manner means to do everything fully in the state of presence. — Eckhart Tolle

I had the pleasure of knowing Ronald Reagan before he became Governor of California. He was a truly great human being and we usually spent our time together reminiscing about mutual friends. — James Arness

I've got a little arthritis that I have to deal with. I was 6 feet 7 when I started, and I've shrunk up a little bit. I'm probably 6-5 or so now. But up here at 82, I feel pretty good. I'm sticking in there. — James Arness

I was the tallest guy in the school, and I was very conscious of being larger than anybody - classmates and teachers. — James Arness

Your basic physical makeup does influence the parts you're offered. If you're big, they cast you either dumb or tough, although there are exceptions. Clint Eastwood and James Arness carved out niches for themselves in Westerns. I just hope I won't be faced with doing 'Li'l Abner' in dinner theater for the rest of my career. — Bill Fagerbakke

An intellectual carrot - the mind boggles. — James Arness

I watch television all the time, mostly PBS and old movies like 'The Quiet Man,' my favorite Wayne movie. It's marvelous. I just loved the man and still do. — James Arness

We believe that the United States and the rest of the international community can play a useful role by exerting influence on Pakistan to put a permanent and visible end to cross-border terrorism against India. — Atal Bihari Vajpayee