Billy Crystal Quotes (1948-)

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William Edward "Billy" Crystal (born March 14, 1948) is an American actor, writer, producer, comedian and film director. Often, he voices Mike Wazowski in Monsters, Inc.. He was originally in talks to voice Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story, but the role was turned down by him.

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β€œWomen need a reason to have sex while men just need a place.”
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β€œI fell in love with the right person, a person I know and who knows me.”
β€œOprah: Is there a muscle you use for performing?
Billy: Yes β€” my brain.”
β€œWhen I've gotten criticism, it's that it's too long, too soft, didn't hit the government hard enough. Then when I do hit the government, they go, "What's he doing hitting the government?"”
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β€œI did Bill Cosby's "Noah." Just took the routine from him, word for word, and didn't even think it was stealing. Years later my friends started calling me up saying, "There's this guy, Bill Cosby, who's doing your stuff!"”

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Billy Crystal on Baseball (TV series) 2 quotes

β€œIt was one of the greatest times, watching Mickey, Willie, and the Duke. And you go out to the corner bar, and you would hear the arguments. [Harlem accent] "Willie's the greatest! He can do anything!" [Brooklyn accent] "You're nuts, it's the Duke! The Duke is a classic! You ever see him running with his elbows in like that?" [Bronx accent] "Guys, you are both wrong. It's Mickey and that's it! He's strong, he's blonde, he hits from both sides with power, I think you should really reconsider."”
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Billy Crystal on Sexuality

β€œWomen need a reason to have sex while all men need is a place.”
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Billy Crystal on Easter

β€œTwo thousand years ago Jesus is crucified, three days later he walks out of a cave and they celebrate with chocolate bunnies and marshmallow Peeps and beautifully decorated eggs. I guess these were things Jesus loved as a child.”
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Sophia Loren on Billy Crystal

β€œYou are a charmer. You are the Jewish Cary Grant.”
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About Billy Crystal

William Edward "Billy" Crystal (born March 14, 1948) is an American actor, writer, producer, comedian and film director. Often, he voices Mike Wazowski in Monsters, Inc.. He was originally in talks to voice Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story, but the role was turned down by him.
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