Irving Paul "Swifty" Lazar (born Samuel Lazar; March 28, 1907 – December 30, 1993) was an American lawyer, talent agent and dealmaker, representing both movie stars and authors (including Richard Nixon). (wikipedia)
Sometimes I wake up in the morning and there's nothing doing, so I decide to make something happen by lunch.
The whole point of having money, and working and making money, is to enjoy and spend it.
I have no contracts with my clients; just a handshake is enough.
I call myself a literary agent simply to distinguish myself from actors' agents.
I'm not a very religious man, but I'm proud to be a Jew.
In a deal, you give and take. You compromise. Then you grab the cash and catch the next train out of town.
Anbody can make an easy deal, but only a true agent can sell a dog.