When I was 14 years old, I decided I could cook. It was either that or puberty.

There were five writers on Blazing Saddles.

Once at the White House I was asked to conduct the Drum and Bugle Corp. The man just handed me the baton and I finished the song. It was great. I got to keep the baton.

My mother had lots and lots of children who didnt survive.

Mr. Brooks and I have been friends forever. He is in seventh heaven with his new success on Broadway.

Dolly Parton... I love being around that woman! I worked really hard to keep up with her.

Mel is nuts. He puts on a suit and a tie and acts like a normal person so people think he's okay. He's definitely out in left field. He's got the ambition of a boy.