Bigger than life is not difficult for me. I am bigger than life.

You can't, or you shouldn't, be nominated for an Oscar unless you've turned in a performance that's special.

I'm 81 and I'm in the prime of my life.

I deliberately state my age because it keeps me honest. I think lying is a bad idea. Sooner or later, someone's going to catch you.

As you get older one tends to develop what I call a wobble. I would rather eat glass than let that happen to my voice.

I believe staying young at heart is all in one's personal attitude... you can't instill that in anyone.

I'm one of the most joyous people I've ever met.