You know the bank I used to cry all the way to. I bought it.

My manager called me once during one of my vacations and said, "I have a fantastic offer for you. Just hear me out. Don't say no yet." And it was fantastic offer but I said, "Seymour, I'd love to do it, but I really can't. My orchid trees are in bloom. I never leave when my orchid trees are in bloom." He thought it was crazy, but I am very into certain things. If a dog is sick I won't work.

I separate the performer from the private citizen because it works for me. That gives the surprise element to my show. It doesn't change my playing. But if in a business suit they would think I was crazy. It's like putting Marlene Dietrich in a housedress.

You can have either the Resurrection or you can have Liberace. But you can't have both.

I don't give concerts, I put on a show.

Why don't I just step out and slip into something more spectacular?

Nobody will believe in you unless you believe in yourself.