Wilder

Famous quotes containing the word wilder:

    He’s leaving Germany by special request of the Nazi government. First he sends a dispatch about Danzig and how 10,000 German tourists are pouring into the city every day with butterfly nets in their hands and submachine guns in their knapsacks. They warn him right then. What does he do next? Goes to a reception at von Ribbentropf’s and keeps yelling for gefilte fish!
    —Billy Wilder (b. 1906)

    Never support two weaknesses at the same time. It’s your combination sinners—your lecherous liars and your miserly drunkards—who dishonor the vices and bring them into bad repute.
    —Thornton Wilder (1897–1975)

    I know you’re trying, Don. We’re both trying. You’re trying not to drink and I’m trying not to love you.
    —Billy Wilder (b. 1906)