Charles Grodin quotes

Charles Grodin was an American actor, comedian, and writer, recognized for his sharp wit and deadpan humor. Audiences admired his memorable roles in films like "The Heartbreak Kid," "Midnight Run," and the "Beethoven" series. He was also known for his television work and candid talk show appearances. Here are 10 of his quotes:

I never mean to be disrespectful, and I don't mean to be a wise guy. (Charles Grodin)
With me, personal relationships are like my religion. I care that deeply about them. I am the complete opposite of a manipulative smoothie. View quote
Charles Grodin
I would rather people take me as straightforward and not have to wonder if I'm kidding or not. Because what I have to say, and what I'm interested in doing and communicating, is worthwhile enough that I don't want to muck it up with people being confused about where I'm really coming from. View quote
Charles Grodin
I don't want to have anything to do with the government. And yet if we don't have any regulations, there goes civilization, there goes security, and there goes protecting you against what people are going to sell you. View quote
Charles Grodin
I do everything from home. I broadcast commentaries for CBS News Radio every day - from home, on a disk that I mail in. I write a weekly op-ed piece for the 'New York Daily News,' and any books or plays or movies that I'm crazy enough to write, I do that from home. View quote
Charles Grodin
Good acting is thinking in front of the camera. I just do that and apply a sense of humor to it. You have to trust the audience to get it. View quote
Charles Grodin
I don't accept what people say. I took something to be copied recently, to be enlarged and blown up, and they said it couldn't be done, and I went somewhere five minutes away, and they did it. View quote
Charles Grodin
I wouldn't even dare read the Torah, let alone attempt a witty observation on the Torah. View quote
Charles Grodin
I don't miss acting. I don't even see movies. I don't see plays. I don't watch television. View quote
Charles Grodin
I enjoy comedic things. People don't understand it's the hardest thing to do. We have a ratio of 25-to-1 between good dramatic actors and people who are considered good comic actors. View quote
Charles Grodin

Charles Grodin

Charles Grodin - Image
Photo: Adam Schartoff, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: American Actor
Born: April 21, 1935
Died: May 18, 2021
Quotes count: 10

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