I wanted to meet Bob Hope, and I got to know him pretty well.

I like getting up in the morning, and I like better having something to do when I get up in the morning.

I think Americans have become a - much more a nation of consumers than citizens.

That's the heart of it: My shows were not that controversial with the American people. They were controversial with the people who think for the American people.

In this nation, leadership is dollars.

The establishment uses that rationale all the time, and that's why we do what we do. But leadership requires some understanding that you can say no. People have base instincts, but the transcendent also appeal to them.

Next up [new TV stars] was [Dean] Martin and [Jerry] Lewis on 'The Colgate Comedy Hour.'