Well, you know, 'Spaceballs' is a weird combination, because it's a simple, sweet little fairytale, and it's crazy and out-there and making fun of and taking apart sci-fi, 'Star Wars', and 'Star Trek'.

Nothing is free. You got to pay to be in society. First you start with homework.

Everything we do in life is based on fear, especially love.

Oh, I'm not a true genius. I'm a near genius. I would say I'm a short genius. I'd rather be tall and normal than a short genius.

I wanted to entertain so badly that I kept at it until I was good. I just browbeat my way into show business.

Cat angels are the reason there are no mice angels.

I realised that all one really had to do was just observe. Observe and slightly exaggerate, and you had comedy. Instead of creating a mythical premise for a stupid joke, I found playing off truth got the best result.