There's a charm, there's a rhythm, there's a soul to Jewish humor. When I first saw Richard Pryor perform, I told him, 'You're doing a Jewish act.'

If you want to read about love and marriage, you've got to buy two separate books.

As a parent, I'd - I'd be a better father.

My mother kept the house clean and we ate good. I didn't know we were poor until I started giving interviews.

Comedy is an amazing calling. Once you get that first laugh, it's hard to turn away. Then, of course, you're hooked and you have to learn how to survive in the business.

I think one of the big things about comedy is the ability for the audience to identify.

The other day my house caught fire. My lawyer said, "Shouldn't be a problem. What kind of coverage do you have?" I said, "Fire and theft." The lawyer frowned. "Uh oh. Wrong kind. Should be fire OR theft."