Socialism works ... [and] Cuba might prove that. I think it's conclusive that there have been areas where socialism has helped to keep people at least stabilized at a certain level.

I just went into this business for laughs. I guess I don't mind being an actor so much now.

A laugh is a surprise. And all humor is physical. I was always athletic, so that came naturally to me.

You could knock my teeth out and break my nose, and there'd be something funny about it to me.

How much do I owe you?

A flute without holes, is not a flute. A donut without a hole, is a Danish.

It's never a good idea for a celebrity to sign autographs or take pictures if a crowd is gathering.