There's a lot of things that I've done to stick into the box set. You never have it this good. I think people should bargain. They shouldn't just buy the set, it's a little expensive [anyway]. But they should say - I'll give them dialogue, I'm a good writer.
Mel BrooksThe egg cream is psychologically the opposite of circumcision--it pleasurably reaffirms your Jewishness.
Mel BrooksI'll accept bad taste in a minute, as long as there's some great comedy minds and performances.
Mel BrooksBeing short never bothered me for three seconds. The rest of the time I wanted to commit suicide.
Mel BrooksThe audience. They see the name Mel Brooks, they want something really funny. They don't want to be moved; they don't want to be taught any lessons. [...] I get more letters for ๏ปฟTwelve Chairs ๏ปฟand ๏ปฟLife Stinks๏ปฟ than I get from any other movies, because people actually agree with the philosophy, or were moved, or they love the movie.
Mel Brooks