“I don't want to fall into any single category. I don't want to be know...” — Van Heflin Quote

“I don't want to fall into any single category. I don't want to be known for portraying drunks or heavies or saints.”

“A lot of Europeans have done this, worked with American stars, and become identified over here.”

“A contract player has to do what he's told, and play the parts others pick out for him. As far as the studio is concerned he's just part of the stable.”

“To be in the category of guys I idolized growing up... it's pretty cool.”

“Most artists are notoriously insecure, and I fall into that category.”

“The hero of a mainstream stand-alone novel can get by with things the hero of a sweet traditional category romance wouldn't dream of doing.”