Of course, I'm not often the top dog, but sometimes it's better not to be top dog, because you last longer. If a movie or play flops, you always blame the lead. They say, 'He couldn't carry it.' They always blame him. But they rarely blame the second or third banana. Charles Durning bananablamecarry share on social
I was born looking older - and I've been aging since I was a teenager. Charles Durning agingbearhave Change image and share on social
I was doing judo before anybody knew it existed in this country. Charles Durning countryexistjudo Change image and share on social
That place that no one knows about - horrifying things we keep secret. A lot of that is released through acting. Charles Durning acthorrifylot Change image and share on social
I can't count how many of my friends are in the cemetery at Normandy, the heroes are still there, the real heroes. Charles Durning cemeterycountfriend Change image and share on social
There's no nobility with war. It's tear-'em-up destruction that leaves you frustrated, bitter and angry... If you really knew what it was like for an hour, you wouldn't want anyone to go through it. Charles Durning angrybitterdestruction Change image and share on social
I would rather do a play because it's instantaneous. You go on the stage, and you know whether it's happening or not. Somebody asked me 'What is acting?' And I said, 'Acting is listening.' And if you ain't listening, nobody's listening. Charles Durning actaskhappen share on social
Acting is ephemeral. You can't hang it on a wall. You can't throw it off. And you can't bring it out of a closet. It's there one night and it's gone the next, at least with stage acting anyhow. Charles Durning actbringcloset Change image and share on social
