I figured that if I said it enough, I would convince the world that I really was the greatest.

Why are they picking on boxing? It's because the black men are so superior in boxing that they want to stop it. Well, the black man's so hungry he's got to fight.

In a competition of love we'll all share in the victory, no matter who comes first

So I didn't pass. It was the army's decision that they didn't want me to go into the service. They're the boss. I don't want to say no whole lot about it.

My way of joking is to tell the truth. That's the funniest joke in the world.

Since I won't let the critics seal my fate, they keep hollering I'm full of hate. But they don't really hurt me none, 'cause I'm doing good and having fun.

If I kept my mouth shut, because I can make millions, that isn't doing nothing.