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

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

Get well cards have become so humorous that if you don't get sick you're missing half the fun.

Violence is a tool of the ignorant.

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

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?

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