I think the acts today get too much money. I really do. They wind up blowing it all anyway. It's silly to give children that much money.

A little mordida, here. A little mordida, there.

My existence went up about 12 levels of intensity.

I started out as an opportunistic renegade. By now, I've lasted long enough to become sort of an American Original Respectable Renegade.

I know it sounds corny, man, but I like to bring folks joy, and I like to have a good time. I know folks like to be with somebody who's having a good time. You sure as hell don't want to be with somebody who's having a bad day.

My fake Japanese was smooth enough to earn me the title of 'The Emperor of Pleasing Graciousness' in that country.

If you do right, everything will come out right.