Quote

Florida was invented for Addison Mizner's little brother.

Wilson Mizner

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Wilson Mizner
Age: 56 †
Born: 1876
Born: May 19
Died: 1933
Died: April 3
Playwright
Screenwriter
Writer
Benicia
California
Brother
Littles
Little
Addison
Florida
Invented

More quotes by Wilson Mizner

Image
In the battle of existence, Talent is the punch Tact is the clever footwork.
Wilson Mizner
Image
The worst-tempered people I've ever met were people who knew they were wrong.
Wilson Mizner
Image
Hollywood is a sewer with service from the Ritz Carlton.
Wilson Mizner
Image
Don't talk about yourself it will be done when you leave.
Wilson Mizner
Image
I had never considered marriage, but I had an open mind, and I was to learn after a brief try at it that most open minds should be closed for repairs.
Wilson Mizner
Image
To my embarrassment I was born in bed with a lady.
Wilson Mizner
Image
All anger is not sinful, because some degree of it, and on some occasions, is inevitable. But it becomes sinful and contradicts the rule of Scripture when it is conceived upon slight and inadequate provocation, and when it continues long.
Wilson Mizner
Image
He's the only man I ever knew who had rubber pockets so he could steal soup.
Wilson Mizner
Image
Over in Hollywood they almost made a great picture, but they caught it in time.
Wilson Mizner
Image
Gambling: The sure way of getting nothing for something.
Wilson Mizner
Image
The cuckoo who is on to himself is halfway out of the clock.
Wilson Mizner
Image
I'd rather know a square guy than own a square mile.
Wilson Mizner
Image
Popularity is exhausting. The life of the party almost always winds up in a corner with an overcoat over him.
Wilson Mizner
Image
The first hundred years are the hardest.
Wilson Mizner
Image
Money is the only substance which can keep a cold world from nicknaming a citizen Hey, you
Wilson Mizner
Image
A fellow who is always declaring that he's no fool, usually has his suspicions.
Wilson Mizner
Image
The only time that most women give their orating husbands undivided attention is when the old boys mumble in their sleep.
Wilson Mizner
Image
I've had ample contact with lawyers, and I'm convinced that the only fortune they ever leave is their own.
Wilson Mizner
Image
I've known countless people who were reservoirs of learning, yet never had a thought.
Wilson Mizner
Image
A good party is where you enjoy good people, and they taste even better with Champagne.
Wilson Mizner