Lady, it rose below vulgarity. - Mel Brooks

I’ve worked with many great people in my life, but there will never be another Carl Reiner.

Bloom, look at me. Look at me, Bloom. Bloom I'm drowning. Other men sail through life, Bialystock has struck a reef. Bloom, I'm going under. I'm being sunk by a society that demands success when all I can offer is failure. Bloom, I'm reaching out to you. Don't send me to prison. HELLLLLP!!!

remember one day when we were out shooting on location, I said to him, “Slim, you’ve made a thousand movies. I’ve only made two. Give me some advice.” He said, “Well, Mel, whenever you get a chance — sit down. Directing takes a lot out of you and you’re too busy to notice how tired you are.