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Inspiring quotes by William Devane

The top 10 most inspiring quotes by William Devane

  • I try to watch only real things, which basically amounts to C-Span for me. I like real people in real situations. I learn from that.
  • The business is built on slowing or even stopping the aging process.
  • I’m an Irish-American, and I grew up in an Irish-American neighborhood.
  • I live out in the desert, in farm country. I’m around a lot of farmers, guys with packing houses, that sort of thing. Half the time, these guys are in their pajamas or in their slippers. It’s their place.
  • The West Wing seems to be feeding the myth about how presidential politics are.
  • Joey, my older brother, had his own TV show in the ’50s, along with Cathy Callahan.
  • And I have to credit David Jacobs with the opportunities he gave me. He was totally into sharing the creation of characters. David put together a show that told the story of people over many years’ time and that was greatly enjoyable. Though nowadays that is frowned upon.
  • When you go to a movie, it’s about what’s not being said. I tried to bring that to Greg Sumner. It was always about what’s not being said.
  • I’m trying to find a character that’s my age and I can sustain week after week. I’d like to do a series.
  • Even though shows like NYPD Blue are soaps in my opinion, but they’re individualized to an extent that you can still follow what’s going on if you miss a week.

William Devane is an American actor known for his versatile roles in television and film. Born on September 5, 1939, in Albany, New York, Devane gained recognition for his portrayal of President John F. Kennedy in the 1974 TV docudrama The Missiles of October, which led to more prominent roles.

He is perhaps best remembered for his role as Greg Sumner on the popular soap opera Knots Landing, where he appeared from 1983 to 1993.

Devane has appeared in numerous films, including Marathon Man (1976) and Family Plot (1976), directed by Alfred Hitchcock. On television, he starred in series like 24 and The Grinder, earning a reputation for playing authoritative, often political, figures.

Beyond acting, Devane is also known for his passion for horses and polo, having invested in ranching. His career has spanned more than five decades, making him a beloved figure in American entertainment.

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