Gene Wilder Quotes

I've become pretty philosophical about a lot of things, including death. It doesn't get to me.

Gene Wilder

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• I'm a feminist in the true sense of the word. It's about equality.

  

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• Do what you are not supposed to do, like wear white shoes all year round.

  

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• I've become pretty philosophical about a lot of things, including death. It doesn't get to me.

  

  Gene Wilder
  • Pretty
  • Death
  • Philosophical