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

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?

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.

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

My main point is to be funny; if I can slip a message in there, fine.

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