"People hate me because I am a multifaceted, talented, wealthy, internationally famous genius." ― Jerry Lewis Topic(s): Famous More From Jerry Lewis "I’ve had the greatest respect for my work in this country by Americans. Critics have no brains." "I never got a formal education. So my intellect is my common sense. I don’t have anything else going for me. And my common sense opens the door to instinct." "I am probably the most selfish man you will ever meet in your life. No one gets the satisfaction or the joy that I get out of seeing kids realize there is hope." More In Famous "I’ve dated some women who have turned me on to some funny things that are strange for men to actually do, but these things have become part of my process. I think the things I do for my appearance help make me look better. I even colour my hair because I like how it makes me look."― Ryan Seacrest "Did you ever stop to think why cops are always famous for being dumb? Simple. Because they don’t have to be anything else."― Orson Welles "And my marriage was perfect when I wasn’t famous."― Damon Wayans