5 Quotes & Sayings By David Ogden Stiers

David Ogden Stiers was born in Tallahassee, Florida. After attending drama school at the University of North Carolina, Stiers moved to New York City where he worked in television commercials and on Broadway. Prior to his role as the recurring character Major Charles Emerson Winchester III on "M*A*S*H," Stiers made his debut on stage starring in "Man of La Mancha." He is best known to audiences for having played Col. Potter in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987-1994) and for his recurring role as Jamba, the father of Samantha Stevens (Kimmy Gibbler) on "The Simpsons." He also starred in the CBS series "JAG" (1997-2005).

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The ebulliently sharp mind of 'White Christmas' director Walter Bobbie made me tremble and strive in the same breath. The deceptively 'simple' dialogue of David Ives, asking every actor to just. say. it. Float it on the breeze; it doesn't need 'explanation, ' just energy and truth. David Ogden Stiers
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Fun can happen on the interior. Nobody knows about it, but there are fireworks going on inside your spirit when you hear a great orchestra playing great music. David Ogden Stiers
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Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten. David Ogden Stiers
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My father, who died a few years ago, was a good, simple, very honest man. His faith and affection for his family was just unassailable, without question. David Ogden Stiers