I’d stop in the middle of a gun fight and sing a song.
Meaning of the quote
This quote suggests that the speaker, Ken Curtis, was not afraid to do unexpected or unusual things, even in dangerous situations. He implies that he would be so calm and confident that he would be able to pause a gunfight to sing a song. This suggests he had a carefree and unconventional personality, and was not easily rattled by intense or stressful circumstances.
About Ken Curtis
Ken Curtis was an American actor and singer best known for his role as Festus Haggen on the classic western TV series Gunsmoke. Born Curtis Wain Gates in 1916, he had a long and successful career in Hollywood, appearing in numerous films and television shows throughout his lifetime.
More quotes from Ken Curtis
I joined Tommy Dorsey at the Paramount Theater in New York as a singer. I replaced Frank Sinatra.
American actor and singer (1916-1991)
I’m really proud of Gunsmoke. We put on a good show every week – one that families could all watch together without offending anyone.
American actor and singer (1916-1991)
I’d stop in the middle of a gun fight and sing a song.
American actor and singer (1916-1991)
In this business you break a leg and 150 other people are out of work while production is shut down. It’s not like you were an accountant and could still work with your leg in a cast.
American actor and singer (1916-1991)
I really miss Gunsmoke. It was like losing my whole family.
American actor and singer (1916-1991)
I wouldn’t care if they tattoo Festus all over. He’s been good to me.
American actor and singer (1916-1991)
We did some jumping at the start of the show. We went out without telling anyone – and the studio liked to kill us. They were threatened with cancellation of their production insurance.
American actor and singer (1916-1991)
The scenes in the show were filmed with a crew of really excellent stunt jumpers, but we had the feel of the parachutes, so we could be more realistic in the roles.
American actor and singer (1916-1991)
I’ve thought about doing other dramatic roles besides westerns, but I grew up in the West and I know the West.
American actor and singer (1916-1991)