On making the cult classic "The Terror of Tiny Town": "When I was first
offered the role of the sheriff they didn't want to pay my established
salary. Then we were all directed like we were children. Small, in the
minds of stupid people, is kiddie stuff. So first they try to exploit
little people. Then they patronize you. And when the picture comes out,
then the audience laughs at you. Why? Not because we were low budget,
because most westerns then were Bs. Because we rode ponies. What would
a person my size ride - a stallion? I played the good guy who put the
bad guy behind bars at the end - just like John Wayne. And I kissed the
pretty girl - just like he did. So what the hell's so funny?"