Oscar Levant quotes

Oscar Levant was an American pianist, composer, author, comedian, and actor, celebrated for his sharp wit and musical talent. His quick humor and insightful observations made him a beloved figure on radio, television, and in film. He captivated audiences with his eccentric personality and candid commentary on mental health and celebrity life. Here are 59 of his quotes:

There's a fine line between genius and insanity. I have erased this line.

Oscar Levant

Happiness isn't something you experience; it's something you remember.

Oscar Levant

I am no more humble than my talents require.

Oscar Levant

The only difference between the Democrats and the Republicans is that the Democrats allow the poor to be corrupt, too.

Oscar Levant

Strip away the phony tinsel of Hollywood and you'll find the real tinsel underneath.

Oscar Levant

Once Dwight Eisenhower makes up his mind, he's full of indecision.

Oscar Levant

I envy people who drink - at least they know what to blame everything on.

Oscar Levant

The first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth and sharpen my tongue.

Oscar Levant

I was once thrown out of a mental hospital for depressing the other patients.

Oscar Levant

I'm a study of a man in chaos in search of frenzy.

Oscar Levant

I have given up reading books; I find it takes my mind off myself.

Oscar Levant

I don't drink. I don't like it. It makes me feel good.

Oscar Levant

Schizophrenia beats dining alone.

Oscar Levant

Now that Marilyn Monroe is kosher, Arthur Miller can eat her.

Oscar Levant

As a rule I never read bad reviews about myself because my best friends invariably tell me about them.

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Tell me, George, if you had it to do all over, would you fall in love with yourself again?

Oscar Levant

Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm schizophrenic, and so am I.

Oscar Levant

Behind the phony tinsel of Hollywood lies the real tinsel.

Oscar Levant

I'm going to memorize your name and throw my head away.

Oscar Levant

So little time and so little to do.

Oscar Levant

Underneath this flabby exterior is an enormous lack of character.

Oscar Levant

In the middle and late 50′s I was in hospitals constantly. I was committed every time I drew a breath or took an extra twelve pills–which never affected me much because I'm not suicidal.

Oscar Levant