Kaufman Quotes

Why would they do that? They know he's failing. - Gale Kaufman

While all the other kids were out playing ball and stuff, I used to stay in my room and imagine that there was a camera in the wall. And I used to really believe that I was putting on a television show and that it was going out to somewhere in the world. - Andy Kaufman

Whereas European films have traditionally been able to go into adult relationships. I think there's a huge audience in America for those kinds of films. - Philip Kaufman

Whenever I play a role, whether it's good or bad, an evil person or nice person, I believe in being a purist and going all the way with the role. If I'm going to be a villainous wrestler, I believe in going all the way with it and not breaking character and not giving away to the audience that I'm playing a role. I believe in playing it straight to the hilt. - Andy Kaufman

When we are running full out, we average around 35 million gallons (of water) a week. Annually, we convert in the range of 350 million gallons to snow. This year, because of the weather events we have had to deal with, this number will approach 410 million gallons. - Alex Kaufman

When I'm writing, I'm trying to immerse myself in the chaos of an emotional experience, rather than separate myself from it and look back at it from a distance with clarity and tell it as a story. Because that's how life is lived, you know? - Charlie Kaufman

When I was born I owed twelve dollars. - George S. Kaufman

When I was 30, I said 'enough of this. I decided it was time to grow up. - Andrew Kaufman

When I perform, it's very personal. I'm sharing things I like, inviting the audience into my room. - Andy Kaufman

When I invite a woman to dinner, I expect her to look at my face. That's the price she has to pay. - George S. Kaufman