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

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.

But no, I've just been very lucky. But I've worked hard, and the harder you work, the luckier you seem to get.

It was absolutely thrilling to meet Laurel and Hardy, they were so nice.

I was in the band as a boy and was taught music and learned to compose.

I was born in London, and went to school in Scotland - I used to be dead tired when I got home at night.

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.