Yes. I am one of the graduates of the William Morris famous, famous mail room from the '60s. Irwin Winkler More Quotes by Irwin Winkler More Quotes From Irwin Winkler Believe me, it would be a long, long, cold day before I decide to warm up next to Rupert Murdoch. Irwin Winkler would-belongbelieve Even some of us who make movies underestimate their influence abroad. American movies sell American culture. Foreigners want to see American movies. But that's also why so many foreign governments and groups object to them. Irwin Winkler groupsgovernmentculture I found Celebrity Gangster intense, dramatic, a real page turner. Irwin Winkler dramaticpagesreal Boxing is one of the few sports that is one on one. Irwin Winkler one-on-oneboxingsports This is certainly not to excuse the violence that exists on TV and films and on the Internet. But the truth is that wherever you go in Europe, there are American films and TV shows that are just as popular as at home. And you don't have that sense of violence in any other place other than America. Irwin Winkler youinternettruthhome If you look at successful studios, they're the ones with stabilized management. Irwin Winkler lookyousuccessfulmanagement Show me a Scorsese film, and I'll show you a movie where he's taken risks. It's just his nature. He's an artist, and artists take risks. He always does what he believes in. Irwin Winkler risksmeyounature When studios start telling me why a particular film project won't work, I remember 'Rocky.' I remember that the biggest success Bob Chartoff and I have had was a film nobody wanted to make. Irwin Winkler meworksuccessremember We all know we have a prescribed amount of time on Earth. We just don't know how much. Irwin Winkler howknowearthtime The thing that's strange about Frank Vincent is that actors of his quality are usually big stars. Irwin Winkler bigqualitystrangestars I just think there's a general interest in the world of computers. Irwin Winkler computersjustthinkworld I remember when 'The Right Stuff' opened in Hollywood. I got dressed that morning and drove my car down to the theatre that it was playing on, thinking that there would be mobs of people outside. When I looked, there was nobody there. Irwin Winkler carmorningpeoplethinking I have an Oscar on my mantel. Irwin Winkler oscar Many of the best films made about war have come out after the wars have ended. People need a period of time to reflect on them. Irwin Winkler besttimewarpeople The day I make movies that Rupert Murdoch likes and admires is the day I'll throw in the towel, because he's got no taste. Irwin Winkler makemoviesdaytaste It wasn't easy getting 'GoodFellas' started. Irwin Winkler gettingstartedeasy For the good producer, raising capital is about the last thing to worry about. If you're good, the money comes very easily. Irwin Winkler goodyoumoneyworry Every film I do, I'm involved with from the very conception of the project. Irwin Winkler projecteveryinvolvedfilm Most of the producers don't know what they do. The misconception of the producers' function is really not a misconception. Most producers don't do a very good job. Irwin Winkler jobgoodknowfunction I'm just trying to tell a nice story. Whether you're a writer or a producer, all you want to do is tell a good yarn. Irwin Winkler storygoodyounice
