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I don't think in terms of results at all. I think: what next insanity can I shock the world with?

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Mel Brooks
Age: 98
Born: 1926
Born: June 28
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Comedy is lively, comedy is joy, and that's what keeps us [people] going, we've got to look forward to little, little happiness's. Little, little joys, and comedy is very, very important, it's a vital. We underestimate its value, but we should see more comedies. Comedy is life giving, it's invigorating. I really believe it.
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But I have bad taste with a deep fount of intellectuality.
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I'll accept bad taste in a minute, as long as there's some great comedy minds and performances.
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I've been accused of vulgarity. I say that's bullshit.
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Immortality is a by-product of good work. Masterpieces are not for artists, they're for critics. Critics can't even make music by rubbing their back legs together. My message to the world is 'Let's swing, sing, shout, make noise! Let's not mimic death before our time comes! Let's be wet and noisy!'
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Being brave is being scared and worried and still doing it [what you do]. Because if you're just a wacko, a mashugana, a crazy guy, then you're not brave, your nuts!
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