People hate me because I am a multifaceted, talented, wealthy, internationally famous genius.
Jerry LewisI turned down 'Some Like It Hot.' See how smart I am? I felt I couldn't bring anything funny to it. The outfit was funny. I don't need to compete with the wardrobe.
Jerry LewisDon't give me paper - I can get the same lawyer who drew it up to break it. But if you shake my hand, that's for life.
Jerry LewisEvery man's dream is to be able to sink into the arms of a woman without also falling into her hands.
Jerry LewisA lot of people resent that I've been in someone's life for 50 years. Why shouldn't people have an affection for me and what I've done? Didn't I have to be genuine for them to buy into what I did? There are children who grow up today who will not have that when they're 55 years old. With whom will they have it? Name an example for me.
Jerry Lewis