Mandy Patinkin Quotes

Mandel Bruce Patinkin is an American actor and singer.Patinkin is well known for his portrayal of Inigo Montoya in the 1987 film The Princess Bride. His other film credits include Yentl , Alien Nation , Dick Tracy , The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland , and Wish I Was Here . He has appeared in major roles in television series such as Chicago Hope, Dead Like Me, and Criminal Minds, and currently plays Saul Berenson in the Showtime series Homeland.

He is a noted interpreter of the musical works of Stephen Sondheim and is known for his work in musical theater, originating iconic roles such as Georges Seurat in Sunday in the Park with George and Che in the original Broadway production of Evita. Wikipedia  

✵ 30. November 1952
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Famous Mandy Patinkin Quotes

“If we can't keep our Palestinian neighbors and Muslim neighbors alive with good water and fresh air, we'll never get them to the peace table.”

Jewcy, "What makes Mandy Patinkin spin his wheels" http://www.jewsweek.com/bin/en.jsp?enDispWho=Article%5El1739&enPage=BlankPage&enDisplay=view&enDispWhat=object&enVersion=0&enZone=Articles

“I always sang at temple growing up. I got a good reaction from Mrs. Goldberg and Mrs. Rosenbaum and the other old ladies.”

Oregon Daily Emerald, "Mandy Patinkin to show his many faces at Hult" http://www.dailyemerald.com/archive/v100/3/990423/mandy.html

“I'd have sex with a number of the Muppets. I just don't talk about it publicly. It's private. Although a hint is, that there was a character in Elmo in Grouchland who was called "My Lady" and that's all I'll say.”

Kansan.com (the University of Kansas Daily), "A conversation with Mandy Patinkin" http://www.kansan.com/stories/2005/apr/07/jayplay_features_mandy_qanda/ (2005-04-07)

“It's pretty early out here in L. A., but I can guarantee it will happen today, I sure am lucky. It's better than NOT having it.”

Lawrence.com, "Man of a thousand faces" http://www.lawrence.com/news/2005/apr/07/mandypatinkin/ (2005-04-07)
on being faced with a fan giving him the Inigo Montoya line

“Everything I am came from my parents. I don't take that much credit for who I am and what I am.”

Forward.com, "Broadway Star Mandy Patinkin Finds His Forte: Yiddish" http://www.forward.com/articles/3284

“No one is going to beat the crap out of me more than me.”

People, "Actor Mandy Patinkin Battles His Perfectionist Tendencies…" http://www.mandypatinkin.net/ARTICLES/mppeople89.html, 1989-05-08 by John Stark

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