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

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.

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

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

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

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

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?