Prisoners of Love number from the original, THE PRODUCERS.
[The British actor] Ralph Richardson, on being asked to appear in a charity programme in support of imprisoned writers; quoted by Ned Sherrin in Anecdotage(1993)
"No, on the whole I think all writers should be in prison."
HA!
(Found this quote atop a chapter heading in a book by Peter Lovesey.)
Yvette,
ReplyDeleteA classic example of biting the hand that feeds him.
Without writers, he'd have to go out and find a real job.
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ReplyDeleteOh, I doubt he was being serious, Fred. Ralph Richardson was known for his acerbic wit.
ReplyDeleteI laughed out loud when I first read it.
That's a good one, Yvette. Obviously, Richardson said it in jest but, on a more serious note, some fine literary works, especially non-fiction, were written behind bars.
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm glad you got it, Prashant. I'm afraid too many people don't share my sense of humor. :)
ReplyDeleteI adore Ralph Richardson! I just watched The Four Feathers not too long ago and he was definitely the best part of the movie. I love all those Alexander Korda films.
ReplyDeleteThis quote reminds me of Cary Grant's line from Philadelphia Story, "I thought all writers drank to excess and beat their wives."
I love him too, Lauren. He and Gielgud are so special to me.
ReplyDeleteI like Grant's line. HA!
I've been meaning to watch THE FOUR FEATHERS. I too love those Alexander Korda movies...Hmmmm, we're in taste alignment, Lauren. :)
Yvette, any blog post that combines both THE PRODUCERS and Sir Ralph Richardson is worth enjoying! :-)
ReplyDeleteYou said it, kiddo! :)
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