I never had an aversion because I was active in the drama club. If I had that aversion I certainly wouldn't put myself in the position of being on stage. Of course, in the drama club you're hiding behind a character.

Marriage and fatherhood heighten the disillusion that we all think we are born handy. We confidently believe that we can fix things around the house, as if it's part of the collective brain that was further enhanced by eighth-grade shop class.

All I can say about life is, 'Oh God, enjoy it!'

The best advice I could give someone trying to get into the comedy field is to take advantage of every opportunity you have to work to hone your skills.

You do a clean show and it's over and the audience have enjoyed themselves and you've enjoyed yourself, and you haven't had to resort to shock.

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.

The first time I got up in front of an audience was terror, abject terror, which continued for another four or five years. There still is, a little bit.