"They tried to make me a star, a leading man. Well, I'm not a star even though they thought I looked like one. I'm a character actor. When I've had the choice I've always opted for the character role. I'd rather be the pillar that holds up the star than the star himself."

(Stephen Boyd, nome d'arte di William Millar; Glengormley, 4 luglio 1931 – Northridge, 2 giugno 1977)