Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened. - Mel Brooks

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."

Mel Brooks Gratitude

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."

"Gratitude makes life richer."

"A grateful heart is a happy heart."

"Respect those who came before us."

"Life's greatest treasures are the people we love"