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.

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've never really taken anything very seriously. I enjoy life because I enjoy making other people enjoy it.

At first I wanted to be a jockey. I rode horses in Cleveland but I kept falling off and I was afraid of horses. So there wasn't much of a future in it.

You can't TV surf without coming across an Andy of Mayberry episode where you've just got to watch Don as Barney. And that's why I put Don in several of my movies.

I resent my barber when he charges the full cost after he cuts my hair, but he says he's charging me for finding it.

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