If I made a mistake in singing a song or in the script, I could have some fun with it, then retain any of the fun that sounded amusing.

I'm proud to acknowledge my debt to the 'Reverend Satchelmouth' ... He is the beginning and the end of music in America

Christmas has a way of bringing out the best in everyone

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

Oh, listen a lot and talk less. You can't learn anything when you're talking.

Unless we make Christmas an occasion to share our blessings, all the snow in Alaska won't make it 'white'.

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.