Remembering Gene Wilder with 10 of His Best Movie Quotes
Primarily known for his role as Willy Wonka in the movie "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" and for his collaborations with Mel Brooks, Jerome Silberman, Gene Wilder's real name, died 3 years ago. We want to remember his best performances with the best 10 quotes taken from his films.
From the movie: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
“If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it. Anything you want to, do it; want to change the world... there's nothing to it.”
Gene Wilder - Willy Wonka
From the movie: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
“A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.”
Gene Wilder - Willy Wonka
From the movie: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
“So much time and so little to do. Wait a minute. Strike that. Reverse it. Thank you.”
Gene Wilder - Willy Wonka
From the movie: See No Evil, Hear No Evil
“Did she say ship, or shit?”
Dave is deaf
Gene Wilder - Dave
From the movie: Haunted Honeymoon
“Now you think this would frighten me. Well it doesn't. Because I know this is just a filthy figment of my diseased imagination. All I have to do is simply reach out my hand and touch it!”
Gene Wilder - Larry Abbot
From the movie: Another You
“- Elaine: What on earth have you got in that foolish-looking little bag?
- George: My raincoat and rubbers.”
Mercedes Ruehl - Elaine
Gene Wilder - George
From the movie: See No Evil, Hear No Evil
“- Dave: Don't we get a last request?
- Eve: What would you like?
- Dave: Would you scratch my nose for me?”
Gene Wilder - Dave
Joan Severance - Eve
From the movie: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
“The suspense is terrible... I hope it'll last.”
Gene Wilder - Willy Wonka
From the movie: Another You
“Walls between nations. Walls between peoples. And walls between you and me, Elaine.”
Gene Wilder - George
From the movie: The Woman in Red
“While Didi was waiting for me in San Francisco, Charlotte was waiting in Los Angeles. Two women waiting for me in the middle of the night. Crazy as it seems, I had adventure in my life.”
Gene Wilder - Teddy Pierce