“Humor is just another defense against the universe.”

Mel Brooks

“I've been accused of vulgarity. I say that's bullshit.”

Mel Brooks

“Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die.”

Mel Brooks

“Every human being has hundreds of separate people living under his skin. The talent of a writer is his ability to give them their separate names, identities, personalities and have them relate to othe...”

Mel Brooks

“Look, I don't want to wax philosophic, but I will say that if you're alive you've got to flap your arms and legs, you've got to jump around a lot, for life is the very opposite of death, and therefore...”

Mel Brooks