I did well as an actor in Australia, and then Paramount invited me over... to have a look at me. Rod Taylor actoraustraliainvite Change image and share on social
I suddenly realized how much I loved her when we attended Alfred Hitchcock's 75th birthday party last August. There was something magical about that night, and it made me see how much she really meant to me. Rod Taylor 75thalfredattend share on social
But I did a lot of boxing and I was captain of an Australian surf club. Rod Taylor australianboxcaptain Change image and share on social
In the beginning I had a real work problem. Every time I had job I had to convince the immigration authorities I was the only man for that job and get a special work permit until I went under contract to MGM. Rod Taylor authoritybegincontract share on social
The fact that I'm going to be unsuccessful at times is pretty well-balanced by the fact that I'm going to be successful at others. Rod Taylor balancefactpretty Change image and share on social
Anyway, when I was a kid, I dutifully went to the Sydney Technical and Fine Arts College. Rod Taylor artcollegedutifully Change image and share on social
Art doesn't feed me or fill the void when I am not working. If I haven't worked for six months, I can't paint. Rod Taylor artfeedfill Change image and share on social
When I said I no longer wanted to be a painter, that I wanted to be an actor, the first thing I did was get a stinking job in an insurance building. Rod Taylor actorbuildinsurance Change image and share on social
I'd much rather turn down a starring role in a bad picture and do a small role in a very good picture. Rod Taylor badgoodpicture Change image and share on social
