The Japanese couldn't have been all bad during World War II. Look at all the movies Hollywood was able to make on account of them. The Indians weren't the only bad guys. Thanks to the Japanese and Geronimo, John Wayne became a millionaire.

Look eye! Always look eye!

Only in America could you get away with the kind of comedy I did.

My fame is largely due to young people, theyre the first ones to discover me.

The idea of a Japanese comedian was not only a rarity, it was non-existent.

You may have heard that back in the States there are some people who are smoking grass. I don't know how you feel, but it's sure easier than cutting the stuff.

I've been working on my autobiography, just pecking away in longhand. The more you write, the more you remember. The more you remember, the more detail you recall. It's not all pleasant!