Fame is a very unnatural human condition. When you stop to realize that Abraham Lincoln was probably never seen by more than 400 people in a single evening, and that I can enter over 40 million homes in a single evening due to the power of television, you have to admit the situation is not normal.

I tell the person I won't take a picture or sign the autograph, but I will shake their hand. That kind of personal touch is all they're really seeking.

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

Once I got married and had kids, I moved away from romantic roles, because it seemed wrong to have my 3-year-old wondering why Daddy was kissing someone else.

Parrots make great pets. They have more personality than goldfish

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

My father was the funniest guy I ever met. I'm not sure if I stole his stuff or if I inherited it.