My father was a dreamer - my hero. He was a smart, tough guy from Poland, a cutter of lady's handbags, an old socialist-unionist who always considered himself a failure. His big line was: 'Don't end up like me.'

The world is full of little dictators trying to run your life.

My mother's sister was killed in a trolley car accident, so I was raised as one of eight with my sister and six male cousins.

Banks have a new image. Now you have 'a friend,' your friendly banker. If the banks are so friendly, how come they chain down the pens?

It's not easy being a father, but I've been allowed a comeback.

Larry David finds a way to make jokes about the Holocaust. It would never have occurred to me. And it was funny.

If you stop and think about it, nearly all great humor is at the expense of someone or something.