All my life, I have taken inventory at intervals. For example, when I became a movie actor and suddenly I had to deal with fame, money and playing so many roles, I lost myself. I said, 'Who am I?' And I wrote my first book to deal with that, 'The Ragman's Son.' Kirk Douglas actorbookdeal share on social
I think religion has caused so much catastrophe in the world. Kirk Douglas catastrophecausereligion Change image and share on social
Too often, I have not been what I wanted to be; I've succumbed to pressures. Yes, I have. The things I've done that I liked, I've always done against advice. Kirk Douglas advicehavepressure Change image and share on social
Cancer does give you a new rejuvenation. I know what it's like to be down. I lost a couple of good friends - Larry Hagman and Nick Ashford - who had the same type of cancer that I did, and that makes you think. Kirk Douglas ashfordcancercouple share on social
I was conscious of my father's fame from the time I was 6. Kirk Douglas consciousfamefather Change image and share on social
I'm an actor; I have made my living by acting, and I almost think I owe it to the public to express my feelings and not as a character on a screen but as myself. Kirk Douglas actactorcharacter Change image and share on social
God bless Dad, he came to every one of my shows. I was bad, and I had horrible stage fright. My dad was so relieved - he'd say, 'You were terrible; this kid is not going to be an actor.' Finally, I did a play and he said, 'Son - you were really good.' Kirk Douglas actorbadbless share on social
I have one computer that my wife gave me. All I know how to do, and I do it every day, is play Spider Solitaire. And I don't have a cell phone. Kirk Douglas cellcomputerday Change image and share on social
Virtue is not photogenic, so I liked playing bad guys. But, whenever I played a bad guy, I tried to find something good in him, and that kept my contact with the audience. Kirk Douglas audiencebadcontact Change image and share on social
