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A real craftsman. He knows what consistent comedy characterization is. The only criticism I have is that once in a while he holds after his laughs too long. He milks those holds on occasion and he shouldn't.

— Stan Laurel Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy (1961)

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He could lift that eyebrow, and I'd break up.

Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy (1961)

If they ever do a film of my life—and I hope they won't—I'd like Dick to play me. He's one of the very, very few comedians around who knows how to use his body for real.comedy.

Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy (1961)

I hope that the motto can be blue and grey, showing two derbies with these words superimposed: "Two Minds Without a Single Thought."

Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy (1961)

Comics today rely too much on the line gag and not the visual gag. I think that Hollywood comics these days are talking too much and not doing enough.

Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy (1961)

He keeps imitating himself, but he has much talent and I think in time he will do first rate comedy. I hope so. But he he's going to have to learn artistic discipline.

Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy (1961)

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