Woody Allen

Woody Allen

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Woody Allen (b. 1935), an American filmmaker, writer and actor, shaped not only their field but the way we think and talk about change, purpose, and modern life. The range of their thinking — from Funny to God — speaks to an intellectual restlessness that shows in every quote. Explore 53 quotes by Woody Allen on subjects including Funny, God, Death, Nature, and Good — each one a window into a distinctive way of seeing the world. A favorite of many readers: "The food here is terrible, and the portions are too small."

“On the plus side, death is one of the few things that can be done as easily lying down .”

— Woody Allen

Death

All Quotes by Woody Allen

“I think being funny is not anyone's first choice.”

— Woody Allen

Funny

“Sex without love is a meaningless experience, but as far as meaningless experiences go its pretty damn good.”

— Woody Allen

Experience

“I have bad reflexes. I was once run over by a car being pushed by two guys.”

— Woody Allen

Car

“Why does man kill? He kills for food. And not only food: frequently there must be a beverage.”

— Woody Allen

Food

“To you I'm an atheist to God, I'm the Loyal Opposition.”

— Woody Allen

God

“If my films make one more person miserable, I'll feel I have done my job.”

— Woody Allen

Funny

“There are worse things in life than death. Have you ever spent an evening with an insurance salesman?”

— Woody Allen

Death

“Right now it's only a notion, but I think I can get the money to make it into a concept, and later turn it into an idea.”

— Woody Allen

Money

“I failed to make the chess team because of my height.”

— Woody Allen

Funny

“It seemed the world was divided into good and bad people. The good ones slept better while the bad ones seemed to enjoy the waking hours much more.”

— Woody Allen

Good

“Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons.”

— Woody Allen

Money

“Marriage is the death of hope.”

— Woody Allen

Death

“Not only is there no God, but try finding a plumber on Sunday.”

— Woody Allen

God

“I am two with nature.”

— Woody Allen

Nature

“I believe there is something out there watching us. Unfortunately, it's the government.”

— Woody Allen

Government

“It is impossible to experience one's death objectively and still carry a tune.”

— Woody Allen

Death

“Basically my wife was immature. I'd be at home in the bath and she'd come in and sink my boats.”

— Woody Allen

Home

“Eighty percent of success is showing up.”

— Woody Allen

Success

“I don't believe in the after life, although I am bringing a change of underwear.”

— Woody Allen

Change

“I ran into Isosceles. He had a great idea for a new triangle!”

— Woody Allen

Great