A biography for Carroll O'Connorhasn’t been written yet.
“Talent can be developed, gift is God-given. But artists have both.”
“My Irish derivation has nothing to do with me. Why should it?”
“Both my brothers became physicians and I, of course, wandered into a business where the undisciplined are welcome.”
“Those offers come in now and again. They're not knocking down my door. I'm only an old character actor, and I'm not needed.”
“My professional life in Hollywood has been filled with joy and laughter.”
“The wages of pedantry is pain.”
“Half the pictures directed by men of reputation fail.”
“I've run into some S.O.B. directors, but I gave them back as good as I got.”