Quotes by Dom DeLuise

About Dom DeLuise:

Dominick was an American actor, comedian, film director, television producer, chef, and author. He was the husband of actress Carol Arthur from 1965 until his death and the father of actor, director, pianist, and writer Peter DeLuise, actor David DeLuise, and actor Michael DeLuise. He starred in a number of movies directed by Mel Brooks, in a series of films with career-long best friend Burt Reynolds, and as a voice actor in various animated films by Don Bluth.
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I think I was immediately fed, so food became a very important part of my life.

Dom DeLuise

I'd rather be at home with 12 people around the table.

Dom DeLuise

Once at the White House I was asked to conduct the Drum and Bugle Corp. The man just handed me the baton and I finished the song. It was great. I got to keep the baton.

Dom DeLuise

The joys of my life are my granddaughters. They are beautiful. You don't have to believe me. You can ask my wife. She'll tell you.

Dom DeLuise

Dolly Parton... I love being around that woman! I worked really hard to keep up with her.

Dom DeLuise

Every couple of seconds out here they're honoring somebody. You've got to get dressed, go in and sit down. Invariably somebody makes a speech.

Dom DeLuise

I have a cooking show that's coming on that I did in Albany. It will be on The Cooking Channel.

Dom DeLuise

I was at dinner with Gene Wilder and imitated Ethel Barrymore for everyone.

Dom DeLuise

I've had some wonderful times at the White House. I've been with Ford, Carter, Reagan, Clinton and Bush.

Dom DeLuise

Mel is nuts. He puts on a suit and a tie and acts like a normal person so people think he's okay. He's definitely out in left field. He's got the ambition of a boy.

Dom DeLuise

My mother had lots and lots of children who didn't survive.

Dom DeLuise

Sometimes I get a little manic and you can't stop me. I'm all over the place. I have fun.

Dom DeLuise

There were five writers on Blazing Saddles.

Dom DeLuise

When I was 14 years old, I decided I could cook. It was either that or puberty.

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Mr. Brooks and I have been friends forever. He is in seventh heaven with his new success on Broadway.

Dom DeLuise

Author Bio

  • NameDom DeLuise
  • Descriptionactor, comedian, chef, director, producer, author
  • BornAugust 1, 1933
  • DiedAugust 1, 2009
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor; Film Director; Author; Voice Actor