Riskin

Famous quotes containing the word riskin:

    There’s a long story, my friend. I never did like the idea of sitting on newspapers. I did it once and all the headlines came off on my white pants. On the level, it actually happened. Nobody bought a paper that day. They just followed me around over town and read the news off the seat of my pants.
    —Robert Riskin (1897–1955)

    Gordon: Sure, sure, I got all your copy. Why didn’t you tell me you were going to write it in Greek? I’d start a new department.
    Peter: That was free verse, you gashouse palooka!
    —Robert Riskin (1897–1955)

    Andrews: Do you love her?
    Peter: A normal human being couldn’t live under the same roof with her without going nutty. She’s my idea of nothing!
    Andrews: I asked you a simple question. Do you love her?
    Peter: Yes! But don’t hold it against me. I’m a little screwy myself.
    —Robert Riskin (1897–1955)