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'.

All comedians are, in a way, anarchists. Our job is to make fun of the existing world.

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.

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.

Humor's a weapon if you want to make it one.

The reason I'm a psychologist is based in part on my telephone routines. Much of my humor comes out of reaction to what other people are saying. A psychologist is a man who listens, who is sympathetic.

I've been told to speed up my delivery when I perform. But if I lose the stammer, I'm just another slightly amusing accountant.