I was influenced by every comedian I ever saw work. That's the only way you learn how to do it.

But I really believe that if you have the ability, there is an obligation to make people laugh

When I started out in 1960, I thought it might possibly last a couple of years. I never expected it to last 42. I take great satisfaction in that longevity.

A collison is what happens when two motorists go after the same pedestrian.

I worked in accounting for two and a half years, realized that wasn't what I wanted to do with the rest of my life, and decided I was just going to give comedy a try.

As an actor, you generally want to see the other actor's face.

I think you should be a child for as long as you can. I have been successful for 74 years being able to do that. Don't rush into adulthood, it isn't all that much fun.