I've had the greatest respect for my work in this country by Americans. Critics have no brains. Jerry Lewis americanbraincountry Change image and share on social
People think I'm against critics because they are negative to my work. That's not what bothers me. What bothers me is they didn't see the work. I have seen critics print stuff about stuff I cut out of the film before we ran it. So don't tell me about critics. Jerry Lewis bothercriticcut share on social
I don't want to be remembered. I want the nice words when I can hear them. Jerry Lewis hearniceremember Change image and share on social
Gambling is part of the human condition. I love it. I have the best time gambling. I've been winning fortunes, and I've been losing them. Jerry Lewis conditionfortunegamble Change image and share on social
Postwar America was a very buttoned-up nation. Radio shows were run by censors, Presidents wore hats, ladies wore girdles. We came straight out of the blue - nobody was expecting anything like Martin and Lewis. A sexy guy and a monkey is how some people saw us. Jerry Lewis americabluebutton share on social
I never tell an audience what they can expect. I never have and I never will. I'm an entertainer for 75 years. Jerry Lewis audienceentertainerexpect Change image and share on social
People hate me because I am a multifaceted, talented, wealthy, internationally famous genius. Jerry Lewis famousgeniushate Change image and share on social
We're leaving the House to people who either were born with a silver spoon in their mouth... or couldn't get better jobs in the first place. Jerry Lewis bearhousejob Change image and share on social
If I found the cure for dystrophy tomorrow, I would do a telethon in four weeks for acute pain that in this country is a bigger problem than cancer, heart, sickle cell, anemia, name it. It is - it's hitting 70 million Americans. Jerry Lewis acuteamericananemia share on social
Pity? You don't want to be pitied because you're a cripple in a wheelchair? Stay in your house! Jerry Lewis cripplehousepity Change image and share on social
