Mel Brooks Quotes

A collection of quotes by Mel Brooks.

Mel Brooks is an American filmmaker, comedian, and actor, renowned for his contributions to the world of comedy. He was born on June 28, 1926, in Brooklyn, New York. After serving in World War II, Brooks began his career in show business as a comedy writer, working on popular television programs like "Your Show of Shows" and "Get Smart."

In the 1960s, Brooks made his mark in Hollywood, establishing himself as a successful film director and actor. Some of his most notable directorial works include "The Producers," "Blazing Saddles," "Young Frankenstein," and "Spaceballs." Known for his irreverent and absurd sense of humor, Brooks often parodied genres and conventions, pushing the boundaries of comedy.

Throughout his career, Brooks has received numerous accolades for his contributions to entertainment. He has won multiple Academy Awards, including one for the Best Original Screenplay for "The Producers." Additionally, he has been honored with a Tony Award, an Emmy Award, and a Grammy Award for his comedic work.

Mel Brooks remains an influential figure in the comedy industry, inspiring generations of comedians with his unique and subversive style. His works continue to delight audiences with their wit, satire, and unapologetic humor.

Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall int

Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die.

Funny

If God wanted us to fly, He would have given us tickets.

If God wanted us to fly, He would have given us tickets.

Funny

Humor is just another defense against the universe.

Humor is just another defense against the universe.

Humor

If Shaw and Einstein couldn't beat death, what chance have I

If Shaw and Einstein couldn't beat death, what chance have I got? Practically none.

Death

Future

Look, I don't want to wax philosophic, but I will say that i

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.

Death

A lot of music is mathematics. It's balance.

A lot of music is mathematics. It's balance.

Music

Bad taste is simply saying the truth before it should be sai

Bad taste is simply saying the truth before it should be said.

Truth

I don't believe in this business of being behind, better to

I don't believe in this business of being behind, better to be in front.

Business

I have always been a huge admirer of my own work. I'm one of

I have always been a huge admirer of my own work. I'm one of the funniest and most entertaining writers I know.

Authors & Writing

Look, I really don't want to wax philosophic, but I will say

Look, I really 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, you've got to make a lot of noise, because life is the very opposite of death.

Life

Everything we do in life is based on fear, especially love.

Everything we do in life is based on fear, especially love.

Fear

Well, just being stupid and politically incorrect doesn't wo

Well, just being stupid and politically incorrect doesn't work. You can be politically incorrect if you're smart.

Work

Every human being has hundreds of separate people living und

Every human being has hundreds of separate people living under his skin. The talent of a writer is his ability to give them their separate names, identities, personalities and have them relate to other characters living with him.

Authors & Writing

As long as the world is turning and spinning, we're gonna be

As long as the world is turning and spinning, we're gonna be dizzy and we're gonna make mistakes.

Mistakes

I was a soldier in WWII. The last couple of months of the wa

I was a soldier in WWII. The last couple of months of the war I was actually in combat.

War