11+ Paul Mazursky Quotes On Religion, Death

Paul Mazursky was an American actor, director, and screenwriter. He was known for his comedic films that often explored the complexities of modern relationships. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for his film An Unmarried Woman in 1978. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Paul Mazursky on love, life, leadership.

One thing I know is that I don't want to be a director for hire, making genre films. — Paul Mazursky

The one thing that's closest to my story is the thing about trying out for the juvenile delinquent role and getting it. That was the start of my acting career... which I've resumed, by the way. — Paul Mazursky

Most marriages I've known, and I've been married a long time and I've known a lot of married people - you wonder how they got together. Often they seem to be opposites. — Paul Mazursky

I don't like movies that are morally simple. — Paul Mazursky

I've rarely met couples who - they both love to do everything together. — Paul Mazursky

Even when I begin with a situation that's basically funny or sad, I like to keep poking around in it. I like to get into the middle of a relationship, to explore the subtle places. — Paul Mazursky

I wonder if that's hurt me at the box office. Maybe audiences these days want to know exactly what to expect when they go into a movie, and my movies are hard to explain in just one way. — Paul Mazursky

If you cast wrong, you are in a lot of trouble. — Paul Mazursky

Almost every actor goes into almost every picture very frightened. He is positive he really can't do it. The bigger the star, the more frightened he is. — Paul Mazursky

California is an island, and New York's an island. Maybe it's time for me to change islands. — Paul Mazursky

I wish in my own mind I were more definite - that I was absolutely convinced I'd never direct someone else's script, but I keep reading scripts, because I might find something. — Paul Mazursky

Life Lessons by Paul Mazursky

1. Paul Mazursky's work demonstrates that it is possible to create meaningful films that are both entertaining and thought-provoking.
2. He was an advocate for the power of collaboration and the importance of understanding the human experience in order to create meaningful art.
3. His films often explored themes of identity, relationships, and the complexities of life, which can be used to inspire viewers to think more deeply about their own lives.