Although I managed my schedule to be home by late afternoon most days, basically, Roselle raised our children alone. And so I missed out on a lot of wonderful moments, missed watching my kids grow into the wonderful people they are today.

People have always thought that I wasn't ambitious. They judged by appearances and were fooled. I was competitive. I wanted success and was willing to work for it.

But today, I feel the genuine warmth, the affection, and although I may joke about it, I am touched.

My only regret in life is that I didn't spend as much time with my kids as I now wish I had.

Just the other day, it seems, the kids were running through the house, slamming doors, breaking glass, making noise. Time goes by so quickly. Sometimes everything seems so fleeting.

For the amount of talent I had (and I couldn't dance, act, or tell a joke) I enjoyed a tremendous career.

In many ways, that affection is the real reward for 56 years in the business. Although the money ain't exactly bad either.