I like the elitism of the art world. I think art for the people is a terrible idea. — John Waters Copy Share Image
On airplanes, strangers confide in me the most deepest, darkest secrets. And I think they think I'll understand. And I generally do… — John Waters Copy Share Image
I wanted to own a junk yard as a child, you know. I used to smash cars and think, 'Oh, my God,… — John Waters Copy Share Image
Always, European art cinema has been the most threatening and the grimmest and the most transgressive, I think. — John Waters Copy Share Image
I grew up in Baltimore, which is, you know, a city of extremes certainly, but my parents were very conservative. But they… — John Waters Copy Share Image
I think it would be fun to die onstage! Just drop dead in the middle of my show? That wouldn't be so… — John Waters Copy Share Image
In the beginning, my equipment, I would rent them from teamster-types, really. I don't know where they got the cameras - I… — John Waters Copy Share Image
The first record I got, I think I stole. I was with my mother; she turned her back, and I slipped it… — John Waters Copy Share Image
There was a cultural war going on, the '60s was going on. All the film critics were square. — John Waters Copy Share Image
I'm here today because of LSD. LSD gave me the confidence to be who I am today. Completely. — John Waters Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
True success is figuring out your life and career so you never have to be around jerks. — John Waters Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
'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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Many hundred-million-dollar Hollywood comedies aren't any good. They're trying to shock you. — John Waters Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
