Movie Quote of the Day (‘The Producers,’ on Their Way to Their Ideal Director)

[Max Bailystock and Leo Bloom are on the lookout for “talent” to help them achieve their million-dollar payday: a sure-fire Broadway musical flop.]

Max Bialystock [played by Zero Mostel]: “This afternoon we have an appointment with none other than Roger De Bris.”

Leo Bloom [played by Gene Wilder]: “Who? Oh, the director! Is he any good? I mean, is he bad?”

Max: “He stinks! He’s the only director whose plays close on the first day of rehearsal.”—The Producers (1968), written and directed by Mel Brooks