What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters... - Mel Brooks

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."

Mel Brooks Strength

Comedy Writer Director American Born 1926 (age 100)

More from Mel Brooks

"Life is too short to be serious all the time. If you can't laugh at yourself, call me – I'll laugh at you."

"Always look on the bright side of life."

"The secret to success is surrounding yourself with people smarter than you are."

"Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious."

"Strength comes from within."

"A woman should be proud of who she is."

"A strong woman can overcome anything."

"The only thing I'm good at is killing."