Quotes By Elia Kazan

I question the value of stars. I think they're overrated. They get too much money, too much praise.

I was not what you'd call a first-class actor, but I did all right.

For years after I resigned, I was still faithful to their way of thinking. But not in the American Communists.

I was taken in by what might be called the Hard Times version of the Communists' advertising or recruiting technique.

I may be getting old, but not foolish.

What's called a difficult decision is a difficult decision because either way you go there are penalties.

I think there should be collaboration, but under my thumb.