Jack Lemmon was an American actor renowned for his roles in both comedic and dramatic films. He achieved great success in the 1950s and 1960s, particularly with films like '12 Angry Men' and 'The Graduate' alongside Walter Matthau. Lemmon won multiple awards for his performances, including an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in 'The Killers' in 1974.
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“I had no desire to be in the movies. All my training had been in the theater, thank God.”
“If you think it's hard to meet new people, try picking up the wrong golf ball.”
“Anything truly worthwhile does not come easy. If it did, it would not be all that worthwhile.”
“Stay humble. Always answer your phone - no matter who else is in the car.”
“Failure seldom stops you. What stops you is the fear of failure.”
“No matter how successful you get, always send the elevator back down.”
“My career has been full of remarkable coincidences that have nothing to do with me.”
“I won't quit until I get run over by a truck, a producer or a critic.”
“I'd rather make the cut in the Crosby than win another Oscar.”
“I would rather play Hamlet with no rehearsal than TV golf.”