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13 quotes by Peter Falk

Peter Michael Falk (September 16, 1927 – June 23, 2011) was an American actor, best known for his role as Lt. Columbo in the television series Columbo. He appeared in numerous films such as The Princess Bride, The Great Race and Next, and television guest roles. He was nominated for an Academy Award twice (for 1960's Murder, Inc. and 1961's Pocketful of Miracles), and won the Emmy Award on five occasions (four for Columbo) and the Golden...
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I'm just looking to get through the day.

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I never understood a word John Cassavetes said. And I think he did that deliberately.

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I'm old fashioned. I really think you should know how to draw before you start painting. I use charcoal and graphite; I put a skylight in. In my... →

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You talk about what a director, he was smart. He said, Turn the camera on!

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If your mind is at work, we're in danger of reproducing another cliche. If we can keep our minds out of it and our thoughts out of it, maybe... →

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I came to Hollywood and nobody knew me. I was on a coupla TV shows.

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I did do my own stunts.

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I didn't become an actor until I was an old man of 28 or 29. I declared to the world that I was an actor. Nobody heard me, but I did declare it.

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I've worked with some terrific actors. The list of guys that came on the 'Columbo' show, I mean they were world-class actors from all... →

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I had two ambitions: One was to be in The Actors Studio, and the other was to walk into a bar where actors hung out, and everyone would know that I... →

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The only mountain that I would still like to climb: I'd like to break 85.

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Usually, I get hired because I'm tall.

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My father's whole life was work. He had a retail store in Ossining, New York, and I mean, he was down there at 6:15 every morning. The store... →

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