There's only one critic whose opinion I really value, in the final analysis: Johnny Carson. I have never needed any entourage standing around bolstering my ego. I'm secure. I know exactly who and what I am. I don't need to be told. I make no apologies for being the way I am.

I think students ought to have the right to protest, but not to the point of anarchy.

How much of the national news that you report to the public each night consists of information you've actually gone out and dug up on your own?

I couldn't care less what anybody says about me. I live my life, especially my personal life, strictly for myself... Whatever you do, you're going to be criticized. I feel the one sensible thing you can do is try to live in a way that pleases you.

In Hollywood if you don't have a shrink, people think you're crazy.

From the time I was a little kid, I was always shy. Performing was when I was outgoing. So I guess I am a loner. I get claustrophobia if a lot of people are around.

I heard from my cat's lawyer today; my cat wants $12,000 a week for Tender Vittles.