Michael Winner Dead: 16 Of His Best Quotes (VIDEO)

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Film director, restaurant critic and insurance advocate, Michael Winner, has died aged 77.

PICTURES: Michael Winner knew everyone
Michael Winner with HM The Queen(01 of08)
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Michael Winner with former love Jenny Seagrove(02 of08)
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Michael Winner marries wife Geraldine(03 of08)
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Michael Winner marries wife Geraldine(04 of08)
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Michael Winner with PM David Cameron(05 of08)
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Michael Winner(06 of08)
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Michael Winner with wife Geraldine(07 of08)
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Michael Winner with wife Geraldine(08 of08)
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He is best known for directing 1974 vigilante flick, 'Death Wish', food reviews for the Sunday Times and for saying "Calm down dear!" in some tongue-in-cheek commercials.

Click below for a selection of some of his finer moments...