Believe me, you don't walk away from the kind of money you make with a daily television show. You might get awful tired of it sometimes, but take a second look at the check and you get less tired right away.

I can empathize with President [George Bush]. I know what it feels like having a young guy waiting around for you to keel over.

I owe one thing to my public - the best performance I can give.

Happiness is being served with a paternity suit on your 75th birthday.

Democracy means free television, not good television, but free.

As you all know by now, this is the 51st annual Academy Awards. Two hours of sparkling entertainment spread out over a four-hour show.

The only thing money gives you is the freedom of not worrying about money.