If you really do want to be an actor who can satisfy himself and his audience, you need to be vulnerable. You must reach the emotional and intellectual level of ability where you can go out stark naked, emotionally, in front of an audience. Jack Lemmon abilityactoraudience share on social
I won't quit until I get run over by a truck, a producer or a critic. Jack Lemmon criticproducerquit Change image and share on social
I'd rather make the cut in the Crosby than win another Oscar. Jack Lemmon crosbycutmake Change image and share on social
If you think it's hard to meet new people, try picking up the wrong golf ball. Jack Lemmon ballgolfhard Change image and share on social
Failure seldom stops you. What stops you is the fear of failure. Jack Lemmon failurefearseldom Change image and share on social
I would rather play Hamlet with no rehearsal than TV golf. Jack Lemmon golfhamletplay Change image and share on social
It's hard enough to write a good drama, it's much harder to write a good comedy, and it's hardest of all to write a drama with comedy. Which is what life is. Jack Lemmon comedydramagood Change image and share on social
I have lost someone I loved as a brother, as a closest friend, and a remarkable human being. We have also lost one of the best damn actors we'll ever see. Jack Lemmon actorbrotherclose Change image and share on social
Stay humble. Always answer your phone - no matter who else is in the car. Jack Lemmon answercarhumble Change image and share on social
When I'm reading material, if I'm a little bit afraid of a part and I'm willing to admit that to myself, then I'll do it, definitely. If I'm worried about being able to do it, to get it - I absolutely just love it. Jack Lemmon absolutelyadmitafraid share on social
