Elliott Gould Quotes

There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it.

Groucho Marx, in his later days, gave me the best review I've ever had and probably will ever have. I changed a light bulb over his bed, and when I came off of his bed with the used one after putting the new one in, Groucho said, 'That's the best acting I've ever seen you do.'

It's a sign of mediocrity when you demonstrate gratitude with moderation.

I truly respect the people who are working. If they want an autograph from Patti LaBelle, they are going to get it. I have never separated myself from them. I never think you are better than the next one.

It remains unbelievable to me that I have any readers beyond my own blood relations - it's a crazy, wild gift.

The funny thing is people won't let me pay for things. I'll be in a restaurant and the manager will say, 'Oh no, it's on the house.'

It was ingrained in me to be gracious.

Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy.

Up there with my awards, I have a great big statue of Groucho Marx, just to put everything in perspective.

You know, I've never thought of myself as a comedian.

Comedy has been so good to me.

You will not accept credit that is due to another, or harbor jealousy of an explorer who is more fortunate.

Fred Willard still makes me laugh.

To the house of a friend if you're pleased to retire, You must all things admit, you must all things admire; You must pay with observance the price of your treat, You must eat what is praised, and must praise what you eat.

It is more pleasant to remember others than to be remembered.

Patrice O'Neal is the best comic I ever saw.

To me, it's very exhilarating when somebody else does a great thing, and it's not me.

As youngsters, my mother taught her children that while we might not be the smartest people around, we could be courteous, polite and considerate of others.

I'd like to be remembered as good person and as one of the best comedians of my generation.

Louis C. K. makes me laugh, I must say.

With comedy, I like to not rehearse and just have fun with it, because I think being spontaneous is the best thing for a comedy, in my opinion.

It is boorish to live ungraciously: the giving is the hardest part; what does it cost to add a smile?

Never thank anybody for anything, except a drink of water in the desert - and then make it brief.

Pride perceiving humility honorable, often borrows her cloak.

It's much funnier when the comedy can happen with me just trying my best to genuinely do a good thing.