Top 10 Quotes & Sayings by Jack Wild

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an English actor Jack Wild.

Last updated on December 21, 2024.

Jack Wild was an English actor and singer. He is best known for his role as the Artful Dodger in the film Oliver! (1968), for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the age of 16, becoming the fourth-youngest nominee in the category. He also received BAFTA Award and Golden Globe Award nominations for the role.

English - Actor | Born: September 30, 1952

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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

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

Until I was diagnosed with mouth cancer, I'd never heard of it.

Jack Wild

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

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

My lifestyle had made me a walking time bomb.

Jack Wild

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

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

There is no buzz like performing for a live audience.

Jack Wild

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.

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Top 10 Quotes & Sayings by Jack Wild

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