If only my folks had beaten me, I could have gotten some material about my miserable childhood. But as it is, I've had a great life.

Phyllis Diller came through a mine field of male comedians when she arrived on the comedy scene and she defused them all. She won her place in the Hall of Comedy as the First Lady. I will miss her.

Fortunately my wife is understanding. When I come home from the races she never asks any questions, if I tell her I just ate a $380 hot dog.

It's hard to be sad when you're laughing, so I enjoy making people happy.

Don Knotts was a really big influence, especially on the Steve Allen show. I mean, look at the guy, his entire life is in his face.

I like to work a lot with wood. I make furniture that falls apart. I also sew.

I spend a lot of time thinking of the Hereafter - each time I enter a room I wonder what I'm here after.