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.

I was at dinner with Gene Wilder and imitated Ethel Barrymore for everyone

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

I'd rather be at home with 12 people around the table.

There were five writers on Blazing Saddles.

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

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