My kids are so much better parent than I was.

I can't work with my brother without laughing.

You have to be able to laugh at yourself. Attitude is almost more important than what happens to you.

I've met presidents, but I've never performed for one. I said it was the first time in 50 years I actually had butterflies. You know, the Obamas were sitting out there, the Supreme Court, Maya Angelou, and Desmond Tutu for God's sake, all in the front row.

I was a 'Laurel and Hardy' nut. I got to know Laurel at the end of his life, and it was a great thrill for me. He left me his bow tie and derby and told me that if they ever made a movie about him, he'd want me to play him.

I've made peace with insecurity... because there is no security of any kind.

But I wish they would make a musical of some kind. I miss musicals so much. You don't see them anymore.