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."

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

— Woody Allen

Funny

All Quotes by Woody Allen

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

— Woody Allen

Funny

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

— Woody Allen

Art

“His lack of education is more than compensated for by his keenly developed moral bankruptcy.”

— Woody Allen

Education

“Eighty percent of success is showing up.”

— Woody Allen

Success

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

— Woody Allen

Funny

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

— Woody Allen

God

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

— Woody Allen

Movies

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

— Woody Allen

Death

“If only God would give me some clear sign! Like making a large deposit in my name at a Swiss bank.”

— Woody Allen

God

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

— Woody Allen

Change

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

— Woody Allen

Death

“If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans.”

— Woody Allen

God

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

— Woody Allen

Food

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

— Woody Allen

Failure

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

— Woody Allen

Car

“I had a terrible education. I attended a school for emotionally disturbed teachers.”

— Woody Allen

Education

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

— Woody Allen

Food

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

— Woody Allen

Government

“I am not afraid of death, I just don't want to be there when it happens.”

— Woody Allen

Death