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?

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

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

The cost of living is going up and the chance of living is going down.

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

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

Being your own man does not mean taking advantage of anyone else.