Once or twice I`ve been described as a light comedian. I consider this the most accurate description of my abilities I`ve ever seen.

I think popular music in this country is one of the few things in the twentieth century that have made giant strides in reverse.

You'll never be a wonderful woman or even a wonderful human being until you learn to have some regard for human frailty.

Everyone knows I'm just a big, good-natured slob.

There's no labor a man can do that's undignified-if he does it right.

Christmas has a way of bringing out the best in everyone

[Louis Armstrong] was the only musician who ever lived, who can't be replaced by someone.