Martin Balsam(1919-1996)

He would express frustration when fans asking for autographs would only seem to remember him falling backwards down the stairway in Psicose (1960). He felt there were so many other challenging roles he would rather be remembered for. Always charming, he simply smiled and provided the signature, just the same.

I'll tell you, I still don't feel whatever change you're supposed to feel when your name goes up above the title. I think that's because this star thing has never been the first consideration with me. Never. The work has always come first.