I made up my mind several years ago that I had worked very hard to get to where I am in life and that I was only going to do things that are fun and exciting.

Phil Harris and Pat Boone were once paired as guests on an episode of Andy Williams' TV show. During a rehearsal break, Harris suggested the three of them go out for a drink. When Boone declined, explaining he did not drink, Harris asked Williams, "Andy, can you imagine getting up in the morning knowing that's the best you're going to feel all day?"

I'll keep going until I get to the point where I can't get out on stage.

The important things are children, honesty, integrity and faith.

Youve got to live life to write a book about it.

I never tried to sing like anybody else, fortunately I didn't sound like anybody else. It just happened.

I guess I've never really been aggressive, although almost everybody else in show business fights and gouges and knees to get where they want to be.