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Don Knotts was an American actor and comedian celebrated for his role as Barney Fife on the television series "The Andy Griffith Show." Knotts's portrayal of the bumbling deputy sheriff earned him multiple Emmy Awards and a place in television history. His comedic talent extended to other roles, including appearances in films and television shows. Knotts's humor and ability to connect with audiences have left a lasting legacy in American comedy.
"Mainly, I thought of Barney as a kid. You can always look into the faces of kids and see what they're thinking, if they're happy or sad. That's what I tried to do with Barney."
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"Mainly, I thought of Barney as a kid. You can always look into the faces of kids and see what they're thinking, if they're happy or sad. That's what I tried to do with Barney."

Thought, Faces, Kids, Thinking
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"I don't think actors get good training today. I put my training to use in everything I do."
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"I don't think actors get good training today. I put my training to use in everything I do."

Actor, Actors, Today, Training
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"We began to do little things, have little scenes where we just talked about things that had nothing to do with the plot. In fact, in the beginning, they didn't want us to do that. But as time went on, you see that in so many shows. I think we were the first to do that."
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"We began to do little things, have little scenes where we just talked about things that had nothing to do with the plot. In fact, in the beginning, they didn't want us to do that. But as time went on, you see that in so many shows. I think we were the first to do that."

Time, Beginning, Fact, First
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"I felt like a loser. I was unhappy as a child most of the time. We were terribly poor and I hated my size."
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"I felt like a loser. I was unhappy as a child most of the time. We were terribly poor and I hated my size."

Time, Poor
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"I don't think just funny is enough on Broadway."
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"I don't think just funny is enough on Broadway."

Funny,
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