Richard Chamberlain Quotes

'Handsome' means many things to many people. If people consider me handsome, I feel flattered - and have my parents to thank for it. Realistically, it doesn't hurt to be good-looking, especially in this business.

- Richard Chamberlain

I suppose everyone tells little white lies. Quite often they're necessary to make someone feel better or prevent feelings from being hurt. Whoppers? No, that's dangerous and they'll boomerang.

- Richard Chamberlain

I've learned, I think, to be able to distinguish between the necessary and the unnecessary as far as my limited outside time is concerned. Saying 'no' politely is a necessity if one wants to lead any kind of stable life.

- Richard Chamberlain

Over a long period of time, living as if you were someone else is no fun.

- Richard Chamberlain

I consider myself a religious person. God is something very personal with me and I don't flaunt religion in conversation with others.

- Richard Chamberlain

I pattern my actions and life after what I want. No two people are alike. You might admire attributes in others, but use these only as a guide in improving yourself in your own unique way. I don't go for carbon copies. Individualism is sacred!

- Richard Chamberlain

I actually feel sorry for people who have a lot of illusions in their head about what gay is. I mean, I know some gay people who are really wonderful people.

- Richard Chamberlain

Nothing is secret once you tell anyone. If you want to keep it quiet - don't tell a soul.

- Richard Chamberlain