Don Rickles

You can't study comedy; it's within you. It's a personality. My humor is an attitude.

When I was a younger guy doing comedy, it was a big struggle. Promoters canceled me out of clubs left and right when I called somebody a dummy or a yo-yo. Then they realized I was different.

I think if I took therapy, the doctor would quit. He'd just pick up the couch and walk out of the room.

The young comedians always ask me, 'What's the secret for staying around?' I tell them, 'There is no secret - just stay around. Longevity is the most important thing.'