Buster Quote by Robert Wagner
“I think of Mike Myers as the Buster Keaton of today. I think he's brought us something so special.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Talk show appearance, 2008
Comparing Mike Myers to Buster Keaton highlights his physical comedy and timeless humor.
In simple terms: Myers is a modern master of slapstick.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate the craft of visual comedy.
Themes
humor
film
performance
legacy
creativity
Mood
playful
appreciative
Type
critical
celebratory
When to use this quote
- Film analysis
- comedy writing
- acting workshops
Key Concepts
Physical comedy
timeless appeal
actor influence
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes physical comedy resonate across eras?
- How does Myers’ style differ from Keaton’s?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on comparison may overlook unique contributions.
![“I just devoured all of his [Buster Keaton’s] films because his sense of comic timing was amazing. He’s the closest a human being has ever come to a cartoon character. And I was just amazed at his sense of character and timing, the humor. It's all just so…sophisticated, even when you watch it today.” quote by John Lasseter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/18f/john-lasseter-2122_amazed_i-just-devoured-all-of-his-buster-keaton_2431224.jpg)
![“Spending time around her house, I came across a cache of 16mm movies in her basement. It turned out that Barbara [Stanwyck] had a lot of her own movies, and I convinced her to spend some time watching them with me. I ran the projector. She had prints of Union Pacific, Ball of Fire, and Baby Face…” quote by Robert Wagner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/afb/robert-wagner-13959_barbara-stanwyck_spending-time-around-her-house-i-came-ac_275860.jpg)
