James Caan quotes

James Caan was an American actor celebrated for his roles in both film and television. Notable for his performance as Sonny Corleone in "The Godfather," he earned critical acclaim and numerous award nominations. He became a respected figure in Hollywood known for his versatility and intensity. Here are 40 of his quotes:

There's a big difference between wanting to work and having to work. And I had to learn that the hard way. Now money is very important to me, because I ain't got it. (James Caan)
I won't mention names, but in my career, the most talented people invariably are the easiest and nicest to get along with. View quote
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Showing up every day isn't enough. There are a lot of guys who show up every day who shouldn't have showed up at all. View quote
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No matter what heights you achieve, even if you're Brad Pitt, the slide is coming, sure as death and taxes. View quote
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I always thought of myself as some sort of athlete until I started playing golf a couple years ago. View quote
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My least favorite phrase in the English language is 'I don't care.' View quote
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It is that, but really, it's about how we don't recognise the little things in life, or appreciate the little things in life like belonging. A sense of belonging is a big thing today. View quote
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To get over my divorce, I got a prescription to live at the Playboy Mansion for a while. View quote
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I went to a shrink once, but I caught him going to a fortune-teller so I quit. View quote
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Actors have bodyguards and entourages not because anybody wants to hurt them - who would want to hurt an actor? - but because they want to get recognized. God forbid someone doesn't recognize them. View quote
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I really believe that you grow up a certain way in New York. There's a New York morality, a sense of loyalty. You know how to win and lose. There's a thousand kids outside, you know who to push and who not to push. There's a sixth sense you develop just because it's New York. (James Caan)
I never did anything else. In college I switched majors every two weeks, and acting was the only thing that held my interest. View quote
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You have to be very careful when you let someone win. View quote
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My acting technique is to look up at God just before the camera rolls and say, 'Give me a break.' View quote
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I never saw my dad cry. My son saw me cry. My dad never told me he loved me, and consequently I told Scott I loved him every other minute. The point is, I'll make less mistakes than my dad, my sons hopefully will make less mistakes than me, and their sons will make less mistakes than their dads. View quote
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I've been lucky. The critics never went out of their way to single me out for doing bad work. View quote
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I'm here instead of having shoulder surgery. But I'm not sure which is more painful. View quote
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Sure, I want to be the best actor in the world. But my life is my family, my son, my friends. I don't know how anyone can find fault with that. View quote
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What's the difference between sex and love? I have four wives and five kids. I apparently don't know the difference. View quote
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People say, 'Gee, you do a lot of mafia movies.' I think I've done two, out of 60. View quote
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It's a very charming movie about the mob - a real stretch for me. (James Caan)
One night I went over to get some dope from some Hollywood tough guy. After I left, my son Scott, who was only fifteen, went over with a baseball bat to kill him. I was laughing out of one eye and crying out of the other. I thought, Who am I kidding? View quote
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There are a lot of guys in Hollywood who clap you on the back just a little too hard. View quote
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There's nothing more boring than actors talking about acting. View quote
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What I do quite honestly and seriously and not in any way being humble is not as important as what the garbage collector does. People make actors important. View quote
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James Caan

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Occupation: American Actor
Born: March 26, 1940
Died: July 6, 2022
Quotes count: 40
Wikipedia: James Caan

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