One of the things that amazes me is the amount of functional illiteracy in this country... people can't read to get around, or people who can't read the newspaper but can barely read street signs. Edward Albert More Quotes by Edward Albert More Quotes From Edward Albert Some days it is a heroic act just to refuse the paralysis of fear and straighten up and step into another day. Edward Albert another-day steps new-day On a level of simple personal survival, understanding and forgiveness are crucial... whether in an intimate personal relationship or on a global level. Edward Albert forgiveness understanding simple The simple act of caring is heroic. Edward Albert caring kindness kids In times of life crisis, whether wild fires or smoldering stress, the first thing I do is go back to basics... am I eating right, am I getting enough sleep, am I getting some physical and mental exercise everyday. Edward Albert stress exercise sleep Let us begin by doing our best to do our best, every single time, no matter what, forever. Edward Albert no-matter-what matter forever Courage is just fear, plus prayers, plus understanding. Edward Albert plus understanding prayer Fear is the only true enemy, born of ignorance and the parent of anger and hate. Edward Albert anger hate ignorance Sometimes you have to be selfish to be selfless. Edward Albert selfless selfish sometimes In 1969, at the age of 19, I was lucky enough to work with George C. Scott in the definitive portrayal of his career over a period of many months and several countries on the definitive film version of Patton's WWII career. Edward Albert careers age country What I want to be is an actor, not a star. Edward Albert actors stars want I always knew I would act. It was just a matter of time. Edward Albert just always matter time We weren't a Hollywood family. We were simply a show business family. Edward Albert show hollywood family business Over the years, I have worked professionally as a musician, photographer, and writer. I've been able to earn my living in other ways, but I always knew I'd come back to acting. Edward Albert back always living acting I had the two best teachers in the world. That was my family. Edward Albert teachers best family world You don't find anyone like Texans anywhere else in the world. Edward Albert find like you world If I wasn't Eddie Albert's son, I'd be someone else's. It gave me a chance to do a lot of traveling, but mostly I'm glad I'm his son because he's such a good man. Edward Albert good me man son Usually in features, I'm the lead. I consider the director the captain, but I consider myself the first mate, and it's up to me to keep in contact with the heart of the crew. Edward Albert captain myself me heart It was a very magical upbringing, the quality of feeling special, and people treated us special. You tried real hard to remember all the normal things so you didn't get twisted. Edward Albert feeling you quality people Our scholastic system isn't structured to make sure that kids in the fifth or sixth grades absolutely know how to read. Edward Albert make how know grades Recently, our cable went out. Without the TV, children are forced to draw and read; grown-ups are forced to talk to their wives. I call it a psychic pacifier: It washes over you. It helps you avoid reality. Edward Albert talk you children reality
