American people have the ability to laugh at themselves. It is one of the things that makes this country the great country that it is.

Real intellectuals like to escape once in a while from their world of intellect.

Mother came to New York to keep house for me.

The thing I remember about New York was how little I felt. I arrived with one small bag and $15.

It's really amazing that two people from such different backgrounds and geographical origins ever got together. That was perhaps part of the attraction.

I learned a lot from Xavier Cugat.

It was easy for viewers to identify with our show. The characters were believable.