The problem with the economy isn't that people aren't paying their fair share of taxes.

You, the actor, must be aware of when you're being funny, but the character you're playing should always be oblivious to the fact.

I didn't take anything from anyone - first of all. Second of all, I opened a comedy club with money that I saved over 25 years. I created jobs.

I would love to have a part opposite a great actor - like, say, Pacino or De Niro or Hoffman. And to work with a top director. That's my dream.

You want everyone to be great and funny. I'm not saying I'm great, but I'm funny.

Woody is the guy who made me want to be a comic. I was in heaven and couldn't stop smiling because he was my idle and 29 years after seeing Take the Money and Run, I was working for him.

At a certain point, if you work really hard and you get good and people like your work, you do deserve the fame - but you shouldn't take it for granted.