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John Wayne, born on May 26, 1907 and died on June 11, 1979, was a renowned American film actor. Known for his rugged image and heroic roles in Western films, he starred in classics such as 'She Wore a Yellow Ribbon' and 'The Searchers'. Wayne's acting career spanned over half a century, and he won the hearts of audiences worldwide with his unique charm and acting skills.

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“I would think somebody like Jane Fonda and her idiot husband would be terribly ashamed and saddened that they were a part of causing us to stop helping the South Vietnamese. Now look what's happening. They're getting killed by the millions. Murdered by the millions. How the hell can she and her husband sleep at night?”

Thinking Looks Helping Would Be Night Sleep Millions Hell Husband Happenings South Idiot Ashamed Jane Vietnamese Saddened

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“If everything isn't black and white, I say, 'Why the hell not?'”

Ifs Reality Black White Hell Conservative Black And White

Book:The Quotable John Wayne: The Grit and Wisdom of an American Icon

Source: The Quotable John Wayne: The Grit and Wisdom of an American Icon

“I read someplace that I used to make B-pictures. Hell, they were a lot farther down the alphabet than that . . . but not as far down as R and X. I think any man who makes an X-rated picture ought to be made to take his own daughter to see it.”

Thinking Men Made Used Mother Hell Ought Daughter Alphabet X Rated

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“I have tried to live my life so that my family would love me and my friends respect me. The others can do whatever the hell they please.”

Can Do Hell Please My Friends My Family Living My Life Respect Me

Book:The Quotable John Wayne: The Grit and Wisdom of an American Icon

Source: The Quotable John Wayne: The Grit and Wisdom of an American Icon

“In my acting, I have to identify with something in the character. The big tough boy on the side of right - that's me. Simple themes. Same me from the nuances. All I do is sell sincerity and I've been selling the hell out of that ever since I started.”

Character Bigs Sides Simple Acting Boys Hell Tough Sells Selling Theme Sincerity Nuance

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“Hell, the truth is that I was named after a dog!”

Hell Dog Truth Is

Book:The Quotable John Wayne: The Grit and Wisdom of an American Icon

Source: The Quotable John Wayne: The Grit and Wisdom of an American Icon

About the Author

Born: May 26, 1907
Died: June 11, 1979
Known for: Film actor
Quotes: 138

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