Edward G. Robinson Quotes

Edward G. Robinson — Romanian Actor born on December 12, 1893, died on January 26, 1973

Edward Goldenberg Robinson was a Romanian American actor. A popular star during Hollywood's Golden Age, he is best remembered for his roles as a gangster, such as Rico in his star-making film Little Caesar, and as Rocco in Key Largo... (wikipedia)

I had the advantage of reading the book, and when the script was first submitted to me, it was just another gangster story - the east side taking over the west side and all that.

Things got so bad that when I went shopping for a house, some people would refuse to open the door if they saw it was me standing there. And drunks would always want to challenge me.

In those days I would go for an interview and find myself competing with this other chap who would always be younger and taller, and much handsomer than I.

I know I'm not much on face value, but when it comes to stage value, I'll deliver for you.

I didn't play at collecting. No cigar anywhere was safe from me.