I was born in very sorry circumstances. Both of my parents were very sorry

Such is life and life is such and after all it isn't much. First a cradle. Then a hearse. It might have been better, but it could have been worse.

I don't know nothing about communism. But I know the Albanians loved me. Same reason as anyone else loves me. Because I made them laugh.

I owe everything to the army.

I've always had a sense of humour, and I still do, so I just want to go on performing as long as I can. It's as simple as that.

I've got one idea I want to do for a film and you know I just enjoy myself doing bits and pieces.

My only phobia is untidiness. My hair has to be neatly kept; my shoes are always clean. Everything has to be in a straight line, in its place.