My happiest memory of childhood was my first birthday in reform school. This teacher took an interest in me. In fact, he gave me the first birthday presents I ever got: a box of Cracker Jacks and a can of ABC shoe polish.

Being a comedian is like being a con man. You have to make 'em like you before you can fool 'em.

With all the trouble black people have, they try to forget on weekends. You've got to be good to make them laugh.

If I had my whole life to live over again, I don't think I'd have the strength.

My happiest memory of childhood was my first birthday in reform school. This teacher took an interest in me. In fact, he gave me the first birthday presents I ever got: a box of Cracker Jacks and a can of ABC shoe polish.

Funny is not a color. Being black is only good from the time you get from the curtain to the microphone.

Don't order one for the road, because the road is already laid out.