Garry Marshall was an American comedy visionary whose warm, joyful storytelling created TV classics like Happy Days and Mork & Mindy, directed Hollywood blockbuster romances like Pretty Woman and The Princess Diaries, and launched the careers of Robin Williams and Anne Hathaway.
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Legendary American Film Director, Screenwriter & Television Producer
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Honor the extraordinary legacy of Garry Marshall on November 13 with these curated quotes, philosophical reflections, and heartfelt tributes celebrating their monumental impact on Legendary American Film Director, Screenwriter & Television Producer.
“My mother used to say, "Don't complain, be funny." It was the greatest advice I ever received.”
“I always tried to make movies that you could watch with your grandmother and not have to apologize.”
“In Hollywood, people think you have to be cutthroat to succeed. I found that being kind and buying the crew donuts worked much better.”
“Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.”
“When I met Robin Williams, he sat on his head in the chair during the audition. I hired him on the spot; he was clearly an alien.”
“A director's job is not to know everything; it's to create a playground where actors feel safe enough to be brilliant.”
“Anne Hathaway was so clumsy she fell off a chair during her audition. I said, "That's my princess!”
“Family is the center of everything. If your work takes you away from loving your family, your work has failed.”
“A great joke is like a good hug: it leaves you feeling warm inside long after it's over.”
“Never forget where you came from. The Bronx keeps you humble no matter how many Oscars you get invited to.”
Legendary American Film Director, Screenwriter & Television Producer
