Jack Wild Professions : Actor Born : September 30, 1952 Died : March 1, 2006 Browse All Authors Top 9 quotes by Jack Wild It's very hard not to let fame affect you because you are continually being told how good you are. After a while you begin to think there must be some truth in it because all those people can't be wrong. Jack Wild fame people thinking Until I was diagnosed with mouth cancer, I'd never heard of it. Jack Wild cancer mouths heard I guess I'll go to my grave as the Dodger, but at least I've made my mark on show-business history. Jack Wild graves mark made At an age when most youngsters are preparing for their GCSEs, I was suddenly a jet-setter, briefly the toast of Hollywood and London's West End. My immature wishes and naive opinions were treated with respect. Jack Wild immature age wish I look at what I've gone through in my career and I really shouldn't be talking to you now. I should be dead ten times over. Jack Wild careers over-you talking Until I was diagnosed with mouth cancer, I'd never heard of it. What I learned very quickly was that my lifestyle had made me a walking time bomb. I was a heavy smoker and an even heavier drinker and apparently together they are a deadly mixture. Jack Wild lifestyle bombs made There is no buzz like performing for a live audience. Jack Wild buzz performing audience I'd definitely be up for 'EastEnders.' Just the same as I would if 'Coronation Street' was offered. Either way, it would be like going back to my roots. Jack Wild would-be roots way I'm thought of as a celebrity. Everything I've ever done... has been for children. As long as I was working constantly, that was fine, because, although I don't have any children, I do relate better to them than adults. Jack Wild adults long children Similar Authors Ian Mckellen actor Adhir Kalyan actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje actor Bert Lahr actor Alan Arkin actor Alan Alda actor All Authors
