Author: Samuel Goldwyn Page 3

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

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Health Misspokements Speech

The reason so many people turned up at his funeral was to make sure he was dead.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Death Insults

Why should people go out and pay to see bad movies when they can stay home and see bad television for nothing.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Entertainment Film Television

I paid too much for it, but it’s worth it.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
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If Roosevelt was alive, he'd turn over in his grave.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
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It’s absolutely impossible, but it has possibilities.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
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A hospital is no place to be sick.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Health Places

Yes, but keep copies.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
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Tell them to stand closer apart.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
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I’ll give you a definite maybe.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
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Don't pay any attention to the critics; don't even ignore them.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements Occupations Opinion

Keep a stiff upper chin.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Malaprops

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

(1879 – 1974) film producer
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I don’t pay any attention to him… I don’t even ignore him.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
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You fail to overlook the crucial point.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
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For your information, just answer me one question!

(1879 – 1974) film producer
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We have that Indian scene; we can get the Indians from the reservoir.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Malaprops

It’s too caustic, said a director, when asked his opinion of a script.

Goldwyn: To hell with the cost, if it’s a good picture, we’ll make it.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Malaprops Misspokements

If I look confused it is because I am thinking.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Appearance Intelligence Misspokements Speech Thinking

Our comedies are not to be laughed at.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Entertainment Film Misspokements

They stayed away in droves.

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