Top 7 Burt Lancaster Quotes

I always try to improve, to find new ways of expressing myself, to keep looking for truth and originality.

My former wife is a truly wonderful person.

I found marriage somewhat stifling. I don't know that I am the kind of man who ought to be married.

Kirk would be the first to admit that he's difficult to work with - and I would be the second. - on kirk douglas

Life is to be lived within the limits of your knowledge and within the concept of what you would like to see yourself to be.

[on being a director] It's the best job in the picture business because when you're a director, you're God. And you know that's the best job in town.

Most people seem to think I'm the kind of guy who shaves with a blowtorch. Actually I'm bookish and worrisome.