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There was a cultural war going on, the '60s was going on. All the film critics were square.

— John Waters

I'm here today because of LSD. LSD gave me the confidence to be who I am today. Completely.

— John Waters

When I was young, there were bars called the 'Hungry Hole,' and in those same neighbourhoods are now gay people pushing baby carriages.

— John Waters

True success is figuring out your life and career so you never have to be around jerks.

— John Waters

Around '62 in Baltimore, all the girls had those big hairdos. And then suddenly, a few of the really hip ones started doing their…

— John Waters

“John!?” I ask in shock. This woman recognizes me? It can’t be! “How do you know my name?” I wonder out loud. Suddenly she…

— John Waters

'Serial Mom' tested really well when we finally got with the right audience. But they would go to some shopping mall in a deep,…

— John Waters

One Christmas, Dennis Dermody, the movie critic of 'Paper,' gave me 'Rock Hudson: A Gathering of Friends,' the master invitation list from Rock Hudson's…

— John Waters

Many hundred-million-dollar Hollywood comedies aren't any good. They're trying to shock you.

— John Waters

The Easter Bunny is a major reason for heroin addiction in America.

— John Waters

To use bad taste, you have to know the rules of good taste. I've always thanked my mother for that. She taught how to…

— John Waters

I'm an old person because I still buy DVDs. I have every one of my albums and 45s - I even have a couple…

— John Waters

I do like Christmas. I do understand that there are people who hate it, and there are other religions that resent it. So, I…

— John Waters

I love to read about anger. A "feel bad" book always makes me feel good. And no other novel in the history of literature…

— John Waters

Maybe I'll just write books. I'd like to make another movie, but I don't want to go back and [do] what they want you…

— John Waters