Two years into his college career, an injury ended his scholarship.Īfter leaving school, Morrison played bit parts in silent films and worked as a prop man. Wayne played football for USC and was working on a law degree. According to Biography, Morrison did well enough in high school sports and academics that he won a scholarship to USC. John Wayne was born Marion Robert Morrison Winterset, Iowa. “I’m responsible only for what I say, not what you understand.”īefore The Duke was the kind of man who dropped great quotes in interviews and villains on the silver screen, he was just a kid named Marion from Iowa.“When you come against trouble, it’s never half as bad if you face up to it.”.I can sell sincerity because that’s the way I am.” “I suppose my best attribute if you want to call it that, is sincerity.“All I’m for is the liberty of the individual.”.The big tough boy on the side of right - that’s me.” “In my acting, I have to identify with something in the character.“A goal, a love, and a dream give you total control over your body and your life.”.I only won that because she had an asthma attack.” “I haven’t had a fight since I was eleven.“Life is hard, but it’s harder if you’re stupid.”.
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