128 Quotes by Gene Wilder

Making Young Frankenstein was the happiest I’d ever been on a film.

I think to be believed – onstage or on-screen – is the one hope that all actors share. Which one of us, anywhere in the world, doesn’t yearn to be believed when the audience is watching?

I'm stopped by mothers who say, 'Mr. Wilder, what advice would you give to my young boy? He's really talented.'

If there's an audience, I think they're going to expect me to be funny. But what if I'm not funny? What if I fail?

Sidney Poitier was directing a film called 'Hanky Panky.' And he said, 'Do you want to come with me to New York to see Gilda Radner in 'Lunch Hour' on Broadway? I said, 'I don't need to see her, I love her. I've wanted to write something for her for a long time. So it's OK by me.'

What I learned from Mel Brooks was audacity - in performance as in life. Maybe you go too far, but try it.

Success is a terrible thing and a wonderful thing. If you can enjoy it, it's wonderful. If it starts eating away at you, and they're waiting for more from me, or what can I do to top this, then you're in trouble. Just do what you love. That's all I want to do.

I'm going to tell you what my religion is. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Period. Terminato. Finito.

The thing I love about making movies is the peace of mind that I know I don't have to be perfect the first time. I can be perfect the second time or the third time.