“My own father used to boast to me of biting off a man's ear in a stree...” — Richard Elman Quote

“My own father used to boast to me of biting off a man's ear in a street fight.”

“Now, past middle age, with so many books written I still care about and only a few still in print, I know the feeling of being overlooked.”

“If you're famous and supposedly wise, it's always a good idea to have a tape recorder in the room. Never can tell when you might spew out a line or two worth printing somewhere.”

“That's the trouble with directors. Always biting the hand that lays the golden egg.”

“I'm tired of biting my tongue.”

“I feel like, with a television show, you're always biting your nails hoping you're going to get that next season.”