Al Capone's my uncle. The old days were a lot different. The Latin Casino was the big time. When I got there I figured that I was doing pretty good, because remember, I started in nothing but after hours joints. I can't even name them now, but that's how I got noticed.

Alan King, a comedian I adored, was considered society, and I was considered the Jewish kid from the neighborhood.

I don't really tell a joke, I react to situations. The whole thing is just looking at somebody and showing all our weaknesses and exaggerating them, and that's how it becomes funny.

I still think funny, and people young and old still come and see me. That's flattering. The day comes that they stop coming, then I'll know that it's time to retire to the Jewish ranch.

I never went out looking for glory.

The thing I love about Vegas is that it's a melting pot. It's like working Ellis Island.

I'm very shy so I became very outgoing to protect my shyness.