By 1949, there was no more work for me out there, and I went to New York in 1950 and just did whatever I could. Mainly television. Some Broadway. A lot of dinner theater work, which is not a very satisfactory medium. Don Ameche broadwaydinnerlot share on social
God was awfully good to me during the good days. I cherish the old days, but I don't miss them. Don Ameche cherishdaygod Change image and share on social
I've seen my performances. I don't like them. Don Ameche haveperformance Change image and share on social
I never 'went Hollywood.' Perhaps some of my behavior was detrimental to my career, but I couldn't go the route of Hollywood parties. Don Ameche behaviorcareerdetrimental Change image and share on social
I never considered acting while growing up. I just knew I didn't want to go into the saloon business: I wanted to get away from Kenosha. And once I left, never, ever did it cross my mind to go back. I went to college and thought I'd study law. Don Ameche actbackbusiness share on social
The camera was kind to me. But I was never a screen personality like Gable or Flynn. The camera did something with their faces that was special. Don Ameche camerafaceflynn Change image and share on social
My father ran a saloon in Kenosha, Wis., which is just about as rough a living as I can think of. It was brutal; it scared the hell out of me. I was so petrified all the while I was a child, I didn't know what I was doing half the time. Don Ameche brutalchildfather share on social
There are directors you never, ever want to get close to. Lubitsch was one. Outside of the work, I don't think I ever said five words to him. Mamet was pretty much the same thing. His mind is working all the time. Don Ameche closedirectorlubitsch share on social
There will be no 'Mommie Dearest' in the lives of my children, and no books like the one the Crosby boy wrote about Bing, or Bette Davis's daughter has written. My children love me very much, and they are loved. Don Ameche bettebingbook share on social
I'm a very contented, peaceful man. I made mistakes, yes, but I accepted them, and, I hope, graciously. Don Ameche acceptcontentgraciously Change image and share on social
