One of my great influences was Don Knotts as Barney Fife.

Being the youngest of five, you're adored, you're fueled with confidence.

I have sometimes imagined my own death and brought myself to tears.

People have very specific opinions of comedy. Slapstick was an art form in the '20s and the lowest form of show business in the '50s. Who's right, who's wrong? Who's an idiot, who's not?

The thing you can always rely on, your core person, comes from your family's attention and love.

If you have wonderful moments, don't second-guess them, just enjoy them.

I hate to lull the audience into letting them think that something is something. It's always fun to defy expectations.