Car Quote by Gene Wilder
![“I met [Gilda Radner] on the first night of filming ... Hanky Panky that Sidney Poitier was directing. And it's funny, I was in costume and makeup - my tuxedo and makeup because I'd done a few shots before she arrived, and she told me later that she cried all the way in, in the car, because she…” quote by Gene Wilder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3bc/gene-wilder-3914_car_i-met-gilda-radner-on-the-first-night-of_805669.jpg)
“I met [Gilda Radner] on the first night of filming ... Hanky Panky that Sidney Poitier was directing. And it's funny, I was in costume and makeup - my tuxedo and makeup because I'd done a few shots before she arrived, and she told me later that she cried all the way in, in the car, because she knew that she was going to fall in love with me and want to get married.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Hanky Panky (1979) directed by Sidney Poitier
A humorous anecdote about meeting Gilda Radner, revealing her emotional reaction and hinting at romantic tension.
In simple terms: Wilder recounts meeting Radner, who cried because she felt love and marriage desire.
Key Takeaway
Notice how spontaneous moments can reveal deep feelings.
Themes
humor
romance
film industry
emotions
Mood
lighthearted
reflective
Type
anecdotal
humorous
When to use this quote
- set backstage
- first meeting
- film production
- personal confession
Key Concepts
celebrity encounters
unexpected vulnerability
Questions to Reflect On
- Did you ever experience an unexpected emotional moment on set?
- How do you balance humor with genuine feeling?
A Different Perspective
The story may romanticize emotions, overlooking professional boundaries.
![“[Gilda Radner] died in '89, and I got non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2000. I've just passed the five-year mark and I'm now what you call - well, it's called complete remission, but I'm cured. I'm fine.” quote by Gene Wilder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a19/gene-wilder-3914_died_gilda-radner-died-in-89-and-i-got-non-ho_55482.jpg)
