Every actor looks all his life for a part that will combine his talents with his personality... 'The Odd Couple' was mine. That was the plutonium I needed. It all started happening after that.

To be successful in show business, all you need are 50 good breaks.

I always had one ear offstage, listening for the call from the bookie.

Get out of show business. Its the best advice I ever got, because Im so stubborn that if someone would tell me that, I would stay in it to the bitter end.

My doctor gave me six months to live, but when I couldn't pay the bill he gave me six months more.

The first girl you go to bed with is always pretty.

I don't mind my wife having to last word. In fact I'm delighted when she reaches it.