“Look, I don't want to wax philosophic, but I will say that if you're alive you've got to flap your arms and legs, you've got to jump around a lot, for life is the very opposite of death, and therefore you must at very least think noisy and colorfully, or you're not alive.”
Quote by Mel Brooks
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Mel Brooks
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
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