Irwin Winkler

Yes. I am one of the graduates of the William Morris famous, famous mail room from the '60s.

— Irwin Winkler

The thing that's strange about Frank Vincent is that actors of his quality are usually big stars.

— Irwin Winkler

I have an Oscar on my mantel.

— Irwin Winkler

As a producer, the most important call you can get is on Saturday morning, when the Friday-night grosses come in. As a…

— Irwin Winkler

For the good producer, raising capital is about the last thing to worry about. If you're good, the money comes very easily.

— Irwin Winkler

It wasn't easy getting 'GoodFellas' started.

— Irwin Winkler

We all know we have a prescribed amount of time on Earth. We just don't know how much.

— Irwin Winkler

I just think there's a general interest in the world of computers.

— Irwin Winkler

No one wants to hear from the producer. He's the guy by the pool with a cigar in his mouth and a…

— Irwin Winkler

Most of the producers don't know what they do. The misconception of the producers' function is really not a misconception. Most producers…

— Irwin Winkler

If you look at successful studios, they're the ones with stabilized management.

— Irwin Winkler

This is certainly not to excuse the violence that exists on TV and films and on the Internet. But the truth is…

— Irwin Winkler

I remember when 'The Right Stuff' opened in Hollywood. I got dressed that morning and drove my car down to the theatre…

— Irwin Winkler

The day I make movies that Rupert Murdoch likes and admires is the day I'll throw in the towel, because he's got…

— Irwin Winkler

If I'm going to produce something, it's going to be with somebody I think is special. Once I go beyond a handful…

— Irwin Winkler

Believe me, it would be a long, long, cold day before I decide to warm up next to Rupert Murdoch.

— Irwin Winkler

I'm just trying to tell a nice story. Whether you're a writer or a producer, all you want to do is tell…

— Irwin Winkler

Many of the best films made about war have come out after the wars have ended. People need a period of time…

— Irwin Winkler

Even some of us who make movies underestimate their influence abroad. American movies sell American culture. Foreigners want to see American movies.…

— Irwin Winkler

Usually when you have a sequel, the character always stays the same and that's true basically of 'Rocky III,' 'IV' and 'V.'…

— Irwin Winkler

More money has been lost trying to imitate 'Rocky' than 'Rocky' has made.

— Irwin Winkler

When studios start telling me why a particular film project won't work, I remember 'Rocky.' I remember that the biggest success Bob…

— Irwin Winkler

I really woke up one morning and said, you know, 'I haven't seen a good film about the American Revolution. And all…

— Irwin Winkler

Boxing is one of the few sports that is one on one.

— Irwin Winkler

Every film I do, I'm involved with from the very conception of the project.

— Irwin Winkler