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."

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“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 don't want to achieve immortality through my work. I want to achieve it through not dying.”

— Woody Allen

Work

“I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose.”

— Woody Allen

Thankful

“If you're not failing every now and again, it's a sign you're not doing anything very innovative.”

— Woody Allen

Failure

“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

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

— Woody Allen

Death

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

— Woody Allen

Experience

“My one regret in life is that I am not someone else.”

— Woody Allen

Funny

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

— Woody Allen

Food

“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 will not eat oysters. I want my food dead. Not sick. Not wounded. Dead.”

— Woody Allen

Food

“If my films don't show a profit, I know I'm doing something right.”

— Woody Allen

Movies

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

— Woody Allen

Funny

“I am two with nature.”

— Woody Allen

Nature

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

— Woody Allen

Car

“Life doesn't imitate art, it imitates bad television.”

— Woody Allen

Art

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

— Woody Allen

Money

“Time is nature's way of keeping everything from happening at once.”

— Woody Allen

Nature

“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

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

— Woody Allen

Change