“ I have heard show business characterized as a refuge for childlike persons in flight from all things harsh and real. Carroll O'Connor
“ I enjoyed in every way my 12 years of playing Archie, and I wasn't personally sad about finishing a long job. Carroll O'Connor
“ Both my brothers became physicians and I, of course, wandered into a business where the undisciplined are welcome. Carroll O'Connor
“ Some people thought we were presenting Archie as a false character. President Nixon thought we were making a fool out of a good man. Carroll O'Connor
“ Vulgar and obscene, the papers run rumors daily about people in show business, tales of wicked ways and witless affairs. Carroll O'Connor
“ One irreducible residual of 38 years in the business is the number of lasting, loving friendships I have made. Carroll O'Connor
“ Sheer flattery got me into the theater. Flattery always works with me, particularly the flattery of women. Carroll O'Connor
“ In a capitalist society, persons who create capital, like Michael Eisner, are given the staggering rewards. Carroll O'Connor
