121 Quotes by Rob Reiner

I’ve known Alan Zweibel since 1975, and I’ve always had this sneaking suspicion that he might possess a sense of humor. After reading CLOTHING OPTIONAL, I’m almost sure he does.

I think Jews are the smartest people in the world.

We agreed that we cannot let personal political attacks get in the way of doing the very best we can for California’s children.

When you do improv, you’re everything. You’re a performer, writer, and director, because you’re moving the scene in the direction you want it to go, you’re making it up as you go, and you’re acting it.

I act once in awhile if something comes up that seems fun. I like to do it – its a lot of fun because theres no responsibility. You let other people have the headaches. The director has all of the headaches.

I remember I had lunch with John Travolta when he was in the doldrums. I mean, he was, as they say, box office poison. He said to me something so great. He said, “I wasn’t that good, and I’m not this bad.

I’m a huge fan of Jonathan Winters. He’s influenced everyone who’s ever done improvisational comedy. You look to Jonathan Winters for inspiration. He paved the way.

If you’ve ever made up something on the spot and made somebody laugh, you can credit Jonathan Winters with inspiration.

Usually I don’t like to act in movies that I direct because it’s kind of confusing.