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18 Interesting Quotes By Dudley Moore

Famous As: Actor, Comedian and One of the Four Writer-Performers in the Comedy Revue ‘Beyond the Fringe’

Born On: April 19, 1935

Died On: March 27, 2002

Born In: Charing Cross Hospital, London, United Kingdom

Died At Age: 66

Dudley Moore was an eminent English musician, composer, actor and comedian. He gained recognition through the comedy revue, ‘Beyond The Fringe’ in 1960 as one of the four writer-performers. Some of his most notable films include, ‘Arthur’, ‘10’, ‘foul Play’, ‘Love Sick’, ‘The Mighty Kong’, ‘The Bed Sitting Room’ and ‘Unfaithfully Yours’ amongst various others. Moore won a ‘Golden Globe Award’ for his performance in ‘Arthur’ and was nominated for the ‘Academy Award for Best Actor’ for the same. In 1984, he bagged in his second ‘Golden Globe Award’ for ‘Micki & Maude’. Following is a compilation of some popular, inspiring and famous quotations and sayings by the illustrious artist which have been excerpted from his movies, acts, performances, dialogues, writings, thoughts, work and life. Presenting quotable quotes and thoughts by Dudley Moore.

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Not everyone who drinks is a poet. Some of us drink because we're not poets.

Not everyone who drinks is a poet. Some of us drink because we're not poets.
Dudley Moore

The best car safety device is a rear-view mirror with a cop in it.

The best car safety device is a rear-view mirror with a cop in it.
Dudley Moore

I'm always looking for meaningful one-night stands.

I'm always looking for meaningful one-night stands.
Love Relationship
Dudley Moore

Music is the surest way of reaching someone else's heart.

Music is the surest way of reaching someone else's heart.
Heart Music
Dudley Moore

I'm always looking for meaningful one-night stands
Dudley Moore

It seems that a lot of people, who haven't known of me as a pianist, think I've just started off as a comedian. And so for them the piano was something extra. But, of course, playing the piano was something that came before all of what's happened now.
Dudley Moore

I wish I had a dime for every dime I have.

I wish I had a dime for every dime I have.
Dudley Moore

I certainly did feel inferior. Because of class. Because of strength. Because of height. I guess if I'd been able to hit somebody in the nose, I wouldn't have been a comic.

I certainly did feel inferior. Because of class. Because of strength. Because of height. I guess if I'd been able to hit somebody in the nose, I wouldn't have been a comic.
Dudley Moore

I am trapped in this body, and there is nothing I can do about it.

I am trapped in this body, and there is nothing I can do about it.
Dudley Moore

In the course of an average lifetime anyone growing up in a house with such a clock will hear the tune over a million times.

In the course of an average lifetime anyone growing up in a house with such a clock will hear the tune over a million times.
Music
Dudley Moore

I can hear the music all around me.
Dudley Moore

Jaguar — For men who'd like hand-jobs from beautiful women they hardly know.

Jaguar — For men who'd like hand-jobs from beautiful women they hardly know.
Beautiful
Dudley Moore

Volvo — they're boxy but they're good.
Dudley Moore

When I think of Canada I think of tonic water.

When I think of Canada I think of tonic water.
Dudley Moore

Masturbation is always very safe. You not only control the person you're with, but you can leave when you want to.

Masturbation is always very safe. You not only control the person you're with, but you can leave when you want to.
Dudley Moore

The best car safety device is a rear view mirror with a cop in it.
Dudley Moore

I haven't had that many women - only as many as I could lay my hands on.

I haven't had that many women - only as many as I could lay my hands on.
Dudley Moore

Maybe the memory does play tricks. Increasingly, I'm thinking, 'What was their name? I knew that name yesterday.' I think that's what happens. At some point, I'll forget that I ever worked with Peter Cook, I suppose, and Alan Bennett and Jonathan Miller.
Dudley Moore