Henry Mancini Quotes

I don't control the movies that are offered to me, but I make choices based on certain parameters.

The measure of choosing well, is, whether a man likes and finds good in what he has chosen.

I think naturally you want to judge things.

There are roles I have said no to, but for different reasons. And, I never talk about those because I feel it's disrespectful to say, 'Oh, I said no to this project or that other project.' I'd rather talk about the ones that I said yes to and the reasons why.

If I have several bad guys and I only want to end up with one of them, then I have to decide which one I want in the end. And normally it's the one who is the most interesting talker.

The present time, together with the past, shall be judged by a great jovialist.

I don't do every song that comes my way; I'm very choosy.

I do say no to things that I think are completely gratuitous.

It is much easier to make the speeches than to finally make the judgments.

… test everything, and retain whatever is good.

I've been very selective in what I did and didn't do.

You start to take those opportunities when you do get a wildcard, but also you're allowed to say no - just because you get a wildcard doesn't mean you have to say yes. Some weeks I think its OK to take a wildcard, some weeks its not.

I've done 21 films in eight years, and I've said 'No' more times than I've done films.

Wise men don't need advice. Fools won't take it.

Send a wise man and don't advise him. He should know what to do.

Get advice, then make your own decision.

It's not the quantity of your decisions; it's the quality.

It is necessary to judge accurately the things that rest on opinion

The precept... is wise which directs us to try all things and hold fast that which is good

I can pick good food, but I can't pick a good man.

Think well before selecting your leader, and when you have selected him, follow him. But in case you find his policy detrimental to your interests, kick him out.

I am not comfortable walking the ramp for just any designer. I am particular about who I associate with.

I'm actually very snobbish about directors. I have to say 'no' all the time. 'No' is the most powerful word in our business. You've got to protect yourself.

Judgment is not upon all occasions required, but discretion always is.

You have to go by your instincts in casting.