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There are more heroes than cops, FBI agents, and lawyers.

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That joy of a creative environment, without any restrictions, is hard to leave.

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I've been fortunate in my career to have the opportunity to pick and choose the parts I play. I've also been lucky to always be involved with quality actors, quality directors, quality writers.

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When I first came to Hollywood, I played about as many guys who save the day and get the girl as I played heavies. It's just that heavies are more interesting and last in people's minds.

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Sometimes, I feel like directors look at me and say, 'I want to put that boy in the jungle. I want to hurt him.'

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Everyone has this vision of Jones as a maniacal ogre. Wrong. He was charming, sweet, and a fabulous speaker.

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You don't do classics with a Texas accent.

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We're in the business of making films, not striking or anything else.

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Before I accept a job, I always talk to folks about it. 'Why does he kill these 22 people?' If they say, 'What difference does it make?' I know we have nothing more to talk about. A character has to be three-dimensional.

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I got a lot of flak; in Texas, football is not only the social thing you must do, but you do it also to prove your manhood. They all couldn't conceive of why I'd want to stop to do 'The Importance of Being Earnest.'

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Actor

Born: June 1st, 1948

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