I feel responsible for Johnny Ray's success. See many years ago I asked him to be on my show and he asked for a lot of money and I cried. And he stole that from me.

I don't want to tell you how much insurance I carry with the Prudential, but all I can say is: when I go, they go too.

There's only five real people in Hollywood. Everyone else is Mel Blanc.

Modesty is my best quality.

A rich man is one who isn't afraid to ask the salesperson to show him something cheaper.

It's not so much knowing when to speak, when to pause.

I gambled at the crap table all night and finally lost $8, but during that time the house gave me four drinks and two cigars, so it was still a lot cheaper than renting a room.