7 Quotes & Sayings By Lee Marvin

Lee Marvin was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 22, 1925. Raised by his mother, he attended Fort Worth public schools and was actively involved in high school sports. He later returned to Fort Worth to study at Southwestern University where he became interested in acting. After the war he was hired as an extra for Universal Studios and appeared in several films, including The Killers (1946), The Tall T (1953), and The Big Heat (1953) Read more

During the next five years he appeared in over eighty-five films, including The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) and Cat Ballou (1965). He also appeared regularly on television programs such as Rawhide (1961–1966), Combat! (1966–1968), McCloud (1971), and Hawaii Five-O (1968–1980)

There are two types of people: those that are going...
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There are two types of people: those that are going somewhere and those that ain't. Lee Marvin
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Now that I think I know what I'm doing, I'm scared. Before this, I just didn't know any better. Lee Marvin
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The only thing in life that's really interesting is the contest. We are all contestants--whether we admit it or not. If I read 20 pages of a book and they're no good, I put it down. Maybe it's good after 100 pages, but I can't wait. The author lost. Lee Marvin
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I know my career is going badly because I'm being quoted correctly. Lee Marvin
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In the movies you get even; in life, diplomacy is best. Lee Marvin
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I only make movies to finance my fishing. Lee Marvin