I inherited the knowledge that sometimes (talents) not only skip a generation, but sometimes run screaming from it. Ironically, it was the singing non-ability that helped feed my love of laughter.

I don't like top hats, white ties, and tails.

Do it big, do it right, and do it with style.

Either the camera will dance, or I will.

I don't want to be the oldest performer in captivity... I don't want to look like a little old man dancing out there.

I often take a brand-new suit or hat and throw it up against the wall a few times to get that stiff, square newness out of it.

But I do nothing that I don't like, such as "inventing" up to the arty or "down" to the corny. I happen to relish a certain type of corn. What I think is the really dangerous approach is the "let's be artistic" attitude. I know that artistry just happens.