Blake Edwards Quotes

Nothing matters but the facts. Without them, the science of criminal investigation is nothing more than a guessing game.

— Blake Edwards

“Being thrown out of this place is significantly better than being thrown out of a leper colony.”

— Blake Edwards

“It's been my experience that every time I think I know where it's at, it's usually somewhere else.”

— Blake Edwards

Shame is an unhappy emotion invented by pietists in order to exploit the human race.

— Blake Edwards

“Don't just stand there, idiot. Call a doctor, and then help me find a nose.”

— Blake Edwards

I reckon this could mean another 10 million at the box office.

— Blake Edwards

“If you still want to kill him, do me a favor and take him outside. Those are new sheets.”

— Blake Edwards

There's so few people in this town with a conscience.

— Blake Edwards

“Look, there's nothing wrong with people being happy, but there's more to life than turning on and screwing to Ravel's Bolero.”

— Blake Edwards

I'm not a dishwasher anymore. But I'm still from Sangamon Street.

— Blake Edwards

“I think that there are few people in one's life that you never really feel that they're gone. I have to remind myself that she isn't around.”

— Blake Edwards