My show is my statement. What I have to say is on the screen. My life is my own. I don't want to talk about my private self. Why should I?

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

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.

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

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

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

I was number one in the ratings four times last year and twice this season. What could be more damn equal than that? If they get any more equal, I don't want it.