I can't understand why I flunked American history. When I was a kid there was so little of it.

The happiest people I know are the ones that are still working. The saddest are the ones who are retired. Very few performers retire on their own. It's usually because no one wants them. Six years ago Sinatra announced his retirement. He's still working.

I was always taught to respect my elders and I've now reached the age when I don't have anybody to respect.

A young mind in a healthy body is a wonderful thing. Especially for an old man with an open night.

Be quick to learn and wise to know.

When we played the back end of a horse we always knew that if we worked hard and did a good job we could become the front end.

I don't care what you do for a living. If you love it, you are a success.