11 Quotes & Sayings By Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis (born Jerry Levitch; June 25, 1926) is an American comedian and actor. He is known for his slapstick comedy and his deadpan delivery. He became a major star in the 1950s and 1960s with such films as The Nutty Professor, The Ladies' Man, The Errand Boy, and The King of Comedy. His career went into decline after he chose to be a part of 1970s television's "The Golden Girls" instead of his own series Read more

I've had great success being a total idiot.
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I've had great success being a total idiot. Jerry Lewis
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I am probably the most selfish man you will ever meet in your life. No one gets the satisfaction or the joy that I get out of seeing kids realize there is hope. Jerry Lewis
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People hate me because I am a multifaceted, talented, wealthy, internationally famous genius. Jerry Lewis
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Every man's dream is to be able to sink into the arms of a woman without also falling into her hands. Jerry Lewis
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I turned down 'Some Like It Hot.' See how smart I am? I felt I couldn't bring anything funny to it. The outfit was funny. I don't need to compete with the wardrobe. Jerry Lewis
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I have some very personal feelings about politics, but I don't get into it because I do comedy already. Jerry Lewis
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I have a loyalty that runs in my bloodstream, when I lock into someone or something, you can't get me away from it because I commit that thoroughly. That's in friendship, that's a deal, that's a commitment. Don't give me paper - I can get the same lawyer who drew it up to break it. But if you shake my hand, that's for life. Jerry Lewis
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If you're an old pro, you know how well you're doing when you're doing it, and your inner government spanks you if you're not doing well. Jerry Lewis
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I never got a formal education. So my intellect is my common sense. I don't have anything else going for me. And my common sense opens the door to instinct. Jerry Lewis
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I've had great success being a total idiot. Jerry Lewis