"My basic mistake in 'The World's Greatest Lover' was that I made the leading character a neurotic kook and sent him to Hollywood. I should have made him a perfectly normal, sane, ordinary person, and sent him to Hollywood. The audience identifies with the lead character."

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Source: Wilder Asks, 'What Is This Thing Called Love?'. Talk of the Nation with Neal Conan, www.npr.org. March 30, 2010.

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Gene Wilder

Actor, comedian

Gene Wilder was a celebrated actor and filmmaker known for his unique comedic style and memorable roles in films like 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory'.

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