Budd Schulberg Quotes

United States, Screenwriter
March 27, 1914 – August, 5, 2009.

Budd Schulberg was an American screenwriter, television producer, novelist and sports writer. He was known for his 1941 novel, What Makes Sammy Run?, his 1947 novel The Harder They Fall, his 1954 Academy Award-winning screenplay for On the Waterfront, and his 1957 screenplay for A Face in the Crowd.

Also known as Television Producer, Novelist, Writer

I could have had class. I could have been a contender.

Budd Schulberg
Silence is the sure sign that you're on your way out in Hollywood.

Budd Schulberg
- Silence
Fights can be dumped in a dozen ways. Sometimes everybody but the fighter knows. Sometimes only the fighter knows.

Budd Schulberg
You either go along with the system - conform to what is expected to be a hit - or you have very tough going.

Budd Schulberg
Conscience. That stuff can drive you nuts.

Budd Schulberg
Hey, you want to hear my philosophy of life? Do it to him before he does it to you.

Budd Schulberg
- Life