Things can be funny only when we are in fun. When we're 'dead earnest,' humor is the only thing that is dead.

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

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

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

Violence is a tool of the ignorant.

You can't expect to hit the jackpot if you don't put a few nickels in the machine.

I think Mr. Wilson will have to be the rest of the way alone.