Author: Samuel Goldwyn Page 2

Anyone who goes to a psychiatrist ought to have his head examined.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Health Misspokements Speech

There is a statue of limitation.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Law Malaprops

Yes, Frances [his wife] has the most beautiful hands in the world – and someday I’m going to have a bust made of them.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
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I paid too much for it, but it’s worth it.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements Money

You've got to take the bull between your teeth.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements Mixed metaphors

I had a great idea this morning, but I didn’t like it.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
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Here I am paying big money to you writers and what for? … all you do is change the words.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Communication Misspokements Occupations Reading/Writing Work

A wide screen just makes a bad film twice as bad.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Characteristics Entertainment Film

The scene is dull; tell him to put more life into his dying.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Acting Entertainment Misspokements

I never put on a pair of shoes until I’ve worn them at least five years.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Appearance Clothing Misspokements Time

Gentlemen, for your information, I have a question to ask you.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
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In two words, impossible.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
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We have passed a lot of water since then.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Malaprops

Can she sing?… she's practically a Florence Nightingale.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
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It’s more than magnificent, it’s mediocre.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
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Don’t worry about the war; it’s all over but the shooting.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Malaprops War

Don't pay any attention to the critics; don't even ignore them.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements Occupations Opinion

Go see that turkey for yourself, and see for yourself why you shouldn’t see it.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
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If you can’t give me your word of honor, will you give me your promise?

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Miscellaneous

You fail to overlook the crucial point.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
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Yes, but keep copies.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
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