Top quotes by James MacArthur

I just sold a farm in Missouri, and I own a ski lodge in Colorado with some Honolulu partners. Votes: 17

Actually, if I could find a woman who was that wonderful; that understanding, well, I'd give her everything in the world that was in my power to give. And, I'd love her more than I ever thought it possible to love any woman. Votes: 14

Frankly - and believe me, I say this without any pretense - when I see the road I've taken, I have to say that thanks to good luck, because without good luck one can do nothing, I've come out pretty well. Votes: 14

Walt Disney was not a merchant of sadness. Votes: 12

Six years ago, I completed the premier episode of Hawaii Five-O, and Jack Lord and I immediately realized that we had a good series, that this was a success such as we'd never hoped for! Votes: 11

Fortunately, I've also been an electrician, and that's a happy memory for me. Votes: 10

In the case of Five-O, I believe it was a combination of many ingredients - timing, chemistry, Hawaii. Votes: 9

We were living in a tumultuous time, when the world was upside down. Freeman produced a show that was black and white, the good guys versus the bad guys. Votes: 8

I give a percentage of the earnings to the Motion Picture Home. Votes: 8

The first year we actually did a lot of night shooting and the writers weren't even allowed on location. Votes: 6

It's sometimes unnerving to think of that, and I wish it were possible for all children in the world to have the good fortune I've had in having a giving and loving family. Votes: 6

My idea of going to hell is going somewhere where there are no books. Votes: 6

It was an hour of sanity with the good guys winning, a situation where the world was right side up. Votes: 6

Beating the drums for Hawaii is not hard to do... the place just grows on you. Votes: 6

Once you're a winner, you can give all sorts of reasons why you're a winner. Of course, you could all those same reasons to explain why a show fails. Votes: 6

Nobody really knows what makes a hit TV show. Votes: 6

They all went down in droves because just scenes of palm trees and beaches can get pretty boring. Votes: 5

And after four years, I thoroughly enjoy Hawaii and the success of the show. Votes: 5

For years I have played the twenty-something lover. Votes: 4

I am happy to have now as Danny finally a more difficult role, in which I can shoot and fight. Votes: 4

And I had an old-fashioned idea that dividends were a good thing. Votes: 4

Who knows what kind of life I might have had had I not been fortunate enough to have the parents I've had. Votes: 4

I had accumulated some capital and was at an age at which I was interested in generating income. But even though I was risk averse, I was interested in growth stocks. Votes: 3

Some people say Hawaii is spoiled, but I don't think so. It's modern. It's a part of today's world. Votes: 3

You know, as I do, actors who, having become worldwide celebrities thanks to a TV series, complain of their lot and declare themselves ready to drop it all. Votes: 2

If the woman in my life, the one that I felt I loved enough to want to marry, loved my children, I'd know then that her love for me was deeper than I could hope for. Votes: 2

But it's hard to sustain a successful acting career today. Votes: 2

As long as I continue to breathe, as long as there's injustice in this world, I will use the voice that God has given me to speak against it. Votes: 0

When the major studios flourished many years ago, an actor was groomed, developed, and worked frequently at his craft. The studios really took care of their actors. Votes: 0

A woman doesn't just love a man. She loves who he is. And, who he is is dependent on what he needs. Votes: 0

You should hear the guy who dubs me in Japan. I like him the most. He has a high squeaky voice. Votes: 0

I thought even if the show only lasted a year, it would be fun. Votes: 0

I got into the acting business very young. Votes: 0

My mother insisted that I have a normal upbringing. Votes: 0

I don't think anyone connected with Five-O believed the show would last as long as it did. Votes: 0