Author: Samuel Goldwyn Page 3

The trouble with this business is the dearth of bad pictures.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Entertainment Film Misspokements

Coffee isn’t my cup of tea.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Food/Drink 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

If I were in this business only for the business, I wouldn’t be in this business.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements

It’s absolutely impossible, but it has possibilities.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements

If Roosevelt was alive, he'd turn over in his grave.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements

If you can’t give me your word of honor, will you give me your promise?

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Miscellaneous

I want everyone to tell me the truth, even if it costs him his job.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Characteristics Honesty Truth Work

Spare no expense to make everything as economical as possible.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements Money

Never let the bastard back into my room again… unless I need him.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
People Situations

I don’t pay any attention to him… I don’t even ignore him.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements

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
Misspokements

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

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements Money

I’ll give you a definite maybe.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements

Tell them to stand closer apart.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements

I’m willing to admit that I may not always be right, but I am never wrong.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Characteristics Misspokements

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

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements

Yes, but that’s our strongest weak point.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements

If you don't disagree with me, how will I know I'm right?

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Communication

I want to make a picture about the Russian secret police – the GOP.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Malaprops