I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down'.

People with a sense of humor tend to be less egocentric and more realistic in their view of the world and more humble in moments of success and less defeated in times of travail.

It was a decision to work clean. I just prefer to work that way. I have no problem with comedians who don't work that way. There was a temptation in the early '70s to reconsider. I decided against it.

Comedians are never really on vacation because you're always at attention... that antenna is always out there.

Don't be silly and don't waste your time.

Don't ever have two dogs. That way you won't know which one to blame.

I've been a very lucky actor.