Albert S. Ruddy Professions : Producer Browse All Authors Top 4 quotes by Albert S. Ruddy I got a call on a Sunday. 'Do you want to do 'The Godfather?' I thought they were kidding me, right? I said, 'Yes, of course, I love that book' - which I had never read. Albert S. Ruddy me you love book I'd rather deal with a Mob guy shaking hands on a deal than a Hollywood lawyer, who, the minute you get the contract signed, is trying to figure out how to screw you. Albert S. Ruddy you lawyer trying hands 'Atlas Shrugged,' let's face it, was probably the most important novel of the 20th century that was never a film. Albert S. Ruddy face never film important You should get as close to the power when you're pitching something. I got my two biggest breaks with the man who owned CBS and the guy that owned Paramount, because I was dealing with the guy who would say yes or no. Albert S. Ruddy say you man power Similar Authors Andy Spade producer Amy B. Harris producer Allison Silverman producer Allison Grodner producer Alan Zweibel producer Dyllan McGee producer All Authors