Gambling is part of the human condition. I love it. I have the best time gambling. I've been winning fortunes, and I've been losing them.
Jerry LewisYou might as well like yourself; just think about all the time you're gonna have to spend with you.
Jerry LewisPeople hate me because I am a multifaceted, talented, wealthy, internationally famous genius.
Jerry LewisIt'll keep you alive for another 10 years if you get yourself a laugh once a day: either provoke it, or look around in the wildest laboratory in the world, the public.
Jerry LewisFor those who understand, no explaination is needed...For those who don't, none will do.
Jerry LewisA lot of people resent that I've been in someone's life for 50 years. Why shouldn't people have an affection for me and what I've done? Didn't I have to be genuine for them to buy into what I did? There are children who grow up today who will not have that when they're 55 years old. With whom will they have it? Name an example for me.
Jerry Lewis