Keep up your enthusiasm! There is nothing more contagious than exuberant enthusiasm.

It is still an open question, however, as to what extent exposure really injures a performer.

I make the most money, I think, in Russia and Paris, for the people of those countries are so willing to be amused, so eager to see something new and out of the ordinary.

My Brain is the key that sets me free.

In all feats of fire-eating it should be noted that the head is thrown well back, so that the flame may pass out of the open mouth instead of up into the roof, as it would if the head were held naturally.

The eating of burning brimstone is an entirely fake performance.

Disloyalty in trusted servants is one of the most disheartening things that can happen to a public performer.