My dad was a ham, too. He could sell those women anything. Of all his sons, I was the only one he could trust to sell as well as he could. I was proud of that.

The whole romantic part of my life was a wipeout. I didn't even own a belt.

My sisters said, Why do you make those faces? You make yourself so ugly.

I think basically an actor is a salesman.

Food was a constant topic of conversation in our household.

If I hadn't become a celebrity, I'd probably be an alcoholic.

I may find something that looks interesting and then go on to alter the recipe by adding spices, things of my own. I also look for time-saving recipes, dishes that can be prepared ahead and stored.