Ben Hecht Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“I discovered early in my movie work that a movie is never any better than the stupidest man connected with it. There are times when this distinction may be given to the writer or director. Most often it belongs to the producer.”

“There's only one law you gotta follow to keep outta trouble. Do it first, do it yourself, and keep on doin' it.”

“Love is a hole in the heart.”

“I'm a Hollywood writer, so I put on my sports jacket and take off my brain.”

“The rule in the art world is: you cater to the masses or you kowtow to the elite; you can't have both.”

“Chicago is a sort of journalistic Yellowstone Park, offering haven to a last herd of fantastic bravos.”

“Hollywood held this double lure for me, tremendous sums of money for work that required no more effort than a game of pinochle.”

“In moderating, not satisfying desires, lies peace.”