Some people hate the sight of me as soon as they see me on television. They loathe the look of me, and I accept that from the days of variety. I would walk on and some people would open a newspaper and think, 'He's first on, so he can't be any good.' I accept that.

When I married Wilnelia, one of the first things I wanted to know about Puerto Rico was the quality of the golf courses.

Nice to see you, to see you nice

Although I'm predominantly known for game-shows, I do prefer to be known as a performer.

Once you've experienced the warmth of an audience, the achievement of getting your first laugh, and entertaining them, singing or playing piano, it just keeps it all going.

No one - apart from my agent, perhaps - should leave one of my shows in tears.

It's frightening, the way life speeds up. When you're at school, time can't go fast enough.