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.

What you see is what you get.

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

My main point is to be funny; if I can slip a message in there, fine.

When you're hot, you're hot; when you're not, you're not.

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

It would be ridiculous for me to say anything negative regarding blacks having an equal opportunity on TV.