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Quote by Mel Brooks

“I'm always stunned when I find out people like Roosevelt and Tolstoy weren't Jewish. How could I love them so much?”

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Mel Brooks, born on June 28, 1926, is an accomplished American film director, screenwriter, and comedic actor. Known for his humor, satire, and wit, his works include classics such as 'The Producers', 'Annie Hall', and 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail'. more

“Immortality is a by-product of good work. Masterpieces are not for artists, they're for critics. Critics can't even make music by rubbing their back legs together. My message to the world is 'Let's swing, sing, shout, make noise! Let's not mimic death before our time comes! Let's be wet and noisy!'”

World Together Artist Products Messages Critics Legs Noise Immortality Our Time Swings Wet Good Work Masterpiece Noisy

Author:Mel Brooks

“In every spoof I make real love to the things I am spoofing.”

Real Real Love Spoof

Author:Mel Brooks

“Look, I had to take chances or it wasn't fun being funny.”

Looks Fun Chance Take A Chance Being Funny

Author:Mel Brooks

“My God, I'd love to smash into the casket of Dostoyevsky, grab that bony hand and scream at the remains, 'Well done, you god-damn genius.'”

Wells Done Hands Genius Remains Damn Scream Well Done Dostoyevsky Caskets

Author:Mel Brooks