I had my years of struggling. Some of my shows failed miserably, and I was upset by it and it dented my confidence. But I never stopped. I kept going for it.

What's so wonderful about being 6'3. What is this mythical edge tall men have over average and short men?

You know, I never knew if I had any talent when I started in this business. My first job was being a page at The Tonight Show. I saw Jack Paar come out one night and sit on the edge of his desk and talk about what hed done the night before. I thought, I can do that! I used to do that on a street corner in the Bronx with all my buddies.

I think theres a little bit of sizzling here. Honestly, I can feel it. The ions are flying back and forth.

The only time France wants us to go to war is when the German Army is sitting in Paris sipping coffee.

A lot of guys really I get the feeling don't care whether you like their show or not, you know. I want people to enjoy what I do, and understand what I'm doing is for their enjoyment, it's all I can ask for.

You get a taste here in New Orleans that you don't get anywhere else in the country.