I began my show business career playing violin in San Francisco at the corner of Market and Taylor. I understand that there is a theater there now.

I'm an old newspaper-man myself, but I quit because I found there was no money in old newspapers.

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.

Bill Paley is not only the greatest boss I ever had, but he's the most brilliant, honest and warm human being I've ever met. And I'll say that to his face - even if it costs me my job.

I must be cheaper now than I was ten years ago in order to get a laugh. It's not funny now if I leave the table and give the waiter a nickel tip, which was a laugh years ago. Today I must maneuver it so that somehow I get the waiter to give me a nickel tip.

When you talk about the world's greatest entertainer you have to say Al Jolson because there was no one like him. Only Judy Garland and perhaps Frank Sinatra got anywhere near him!

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