People who want to act rich when they're upper-middle class. They try too hard. — John Waters Copy Share Image
I've taught in prison; I've counseled people... I've been arrested; I've been to the psychiatrist. — John Waters Copy Share Image
People still come to Baltimore and say, "I didn't realize you made documentaries." — John Waters Copy Share Image
Humor is how you change people's opinions, and if you can make someone laugh, they'll listen, even if they hate you. — John Waters Copy Share Image
I learned that people like my work because I praise things that others don't like. — John Waters Copy Share Image
I don't like rules of any kind. And I seek people who break rules with happiness - and not bringing pain to… — John Waters Copy Share Image
I like the elitism of the art world. I think art for the people is a terrible idea. — John Waters Copy Share Image
I like rap music. But bragging about being rich to poor people is really offensive. I want to hear a rap song… — John Waters Copy Share Image
I want to be commercial. I'm never the person who says, 'I don't care if people don't see my movies.' I always… — John Waters Copy Share Image
I understand why people want to look up their friends - usually they want to see what people they've wanted to have… — John Waters Copy Share Image
I'd be arrested if I still smoked because I'm the one who would be changing the battery in the airplane in the… — John Waters Copy Share Image
I think it's all independent films. There aren't any! If they were looking for me when I was making Polyester, then it'd… — John Waters Copy Share Image
I was always flattered, but I just want my movies to make money. I want to be commercial. I'm never the person… — John Waters Copy Share Image
Fame is protection if you go to a scary place. Fame is fun. A lot of people don't say anything and you… — John Waters Copy Share Image
Valentine's Day is my mother's birthday. If I'm wildly in love, I've sent people chicken hearts, which seems to appeal to the… — John Waters Copy Share Image
I think it's important to visit people in prison. And if you know anyone in prison, I would encourage you very much… — John Waters Copy Share Image
I used to run away to New York from Baltimore all the time. I would get on the Greyhound bus and tell… — John Waters Copy Share Image
I think middle America has changed very, very much. I think people are way more open-minded. I think - I think it's… — John Waters Copy Share Image
I always feel bad when I meet celebrities and I can just tell every single thing about their personal life, I just… — John Waters Copy Share Image
It's great to be able to drive around and spy on people, which I do when I'm writing. People tell me the… — John Waters Copy Share Image
If you purposefully look to shock people, it isn't funny. That's what 50 million dollar Hollywood comedies do; try to be shocking… — John Waters Copy Share Image
I always give books. And I always ask for books. I think you should reward people sexually for getting you books. Don't… — 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… — John Waters Copy Share Image
I'm certainly not going to tell other people what they should do with their own personal lives. I think it's certainly easier… — John Waters Copy Share Image
I like art that challenges you and makes a lot of people angry because they don't get it. Because they refuse to… — John Waters Copy Share Image
People always ask me what I'm doing on the subway, but I love it! Sometimes I like to ride in the front… — John Waters Copy Share Image
People that pick up hitchhikers I believe are basically good people that believe in other people and understand problems and don't judge… — John Waters Copy Share Image
At the premiere of Hairspray on Broadway, Harvey Fierstein's mom said to my mom, "Didn't we raise great sons?" and my mother… — John Waters Copy Share Image
I've always believed in the goodness of people. I teach in prison. They all said, don't do it. Carry a gun, take… — 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… — John Waters Copy Share Image
I went to the Vatican once - it was a bad idea. I went into the bookshop and I bought hideous, pious… — John Waters Copy Share Image
I do like Christmas. I do understand that there are people who hate it, and there are other religions that resent it.… — John Waters Copy Share Image
It took me a while to figure it out, but to have a real hit on Broadway, you have to get the… — John Waters Copy Share Image
'Hairspray' maybe did change people's minds, and that's how you get your political enemies to change their minds - by making them… — John Waters Copy Share Image
The "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" hitchhiker really made people never want to hitchhike again - the hitcher, the show. Hitchhiking is always vaguely… — John Waters Copy Share Image
Baltimore never changes much. People aren't impressed by anything. It's great; it's not a trendy town. — John Waters Copy Share Image
I don't think I had a bad influence on anybody. I made people feel better about themselves. — John Waters Copy Share Image
I have no interest in cars. I have a plain, used Buick. I could run over 10 people, and you wouldn't be… — 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
