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.

One of the first things that you learn as a stand-up is, you're the boss. It's your stage, and don't screw with me because I'll make you look bad, which I had to do, because you wind up with drunks and loud people.

This stammer got me a home in Beverly Hills, and I'm not about to screw with it now.

There are a lot of questions I keep asking myself about why I do comedy. I guess I laugh to keep from crying. And I guess if you ever get me crying, I might not stop. This is the way I look at tragedy or else I'll cry.

I think there are still words you can't use in family entertainment that you can use in a sitcom today.

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

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.