Actor

If you're locked into a philosophy of nickels and dimes, then you have a pretty limited approach to life. I don't need a lot of money to live with dignity.

I stay out of typecasting ruts.

Money Isn't that important to me.

How much does one person need to live? I've never needed or wanted that much.

I didn't leave 'Bonanza' in pursuit of any particular goal. I left for my own good.

Money isn't that important to me. My needs are primarily artistic. Mainly I'm interested in my own peace of mind, in knowing who I am and what I am.

You don't have to have the capitalistic profit motive philosophy.

Stuck as Adam Cartwright, I was only able to use about one-tenth of my ability.

I am living with my limitations and have no intention of becoming a writer.

The number one show on television should be the most informative, educational and exciting show. 'Bonanza' is not that show.

There has been an obvious effort to play it safe, to make 'Bonanza' a good family show that would offend no one and hit a consistent level of mediocrity.

I wanted to work strictly as a freelance actor, and that's the way it turned out.

When money becomes more important than any other standard, then we're all in trouble.

I work when, and where I want to.

As you decline in years, you decline in the marketplace.

I feel I am an aristocrat in my field of endeavor. My being part of 'Bonanza' was like Isaac Stern sitting in with Lawrence Welk.

I was so unhappy during the last months on 'Bonanza' I was really neurotic. I was anti-social.

I don't have the psychological stamina to last under artistic compromises over a prolonged period of time. I get hostile and vindictive. It wears me down.

For a long time after I left 'Bonanza,' I was considered too independent. That meant I got the rejects other actors could afford turning down. I did theater which I loved, but it cannot pay the bills.

I take parts when I feel like it.