I feel now it's useless to keep hoping. The way things are today, we live in a world that needs laughter, and I've decided if I can make people laugh, I'm making a more important contribution.

Comedy is exaggerated realism. It can be stretched to the almost ludicrous, but it must always be believable.

My following is straight. I'm so glad.

I'm used to living alone, and I like it that way. You become so selfish living alone...I'd make a terrible husband anyway.

My father was adamant in his disapproval of my interest in show business.

I don't understand why people don't remember my name.

I laughed all the way through Love Story.