You should have a value system. You can win if you stick with your value system.

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

I feel more comfortable in comedy.

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

I've done more than I thought I was ever going to do. I've had a very long and very satisfying career.

I was not influenced by Jack Benny, and people have remarked on my timing and Jack's timing, but I don't think you can teach timing. It's something you hear in your head.

There's gratification in making somebody laugh. It's a wonderful sound. I find myself, to this day, doing it, wanting to make people laugh.