Occupation: Comedian Birth: June 13, 1926 Death: January 10, 1982
I often go on a liquid fast a couple of days a week. I never take just water. Instead, I'll have maybe six glasses of vegetable and fruit juices a da….
My father was adamant in his disapproval of my interest in show business..
I think basically an actor is a salesman..
I'm used to living alone, and I like it that way. You become so selfish living alone...I'd make a terrible husband anyway..
When I said I didn't have a cent, I didn't. I used to get annoyed with people who said they were broke when they had five dollars..
Politicians... talk in generalities and lies, and I think they've caused all our grief. They're so awful, they're really funny. I hate thinking this ….
I feel now it's useless to keep hoping. The way things are today, we live in a world that needs laughter, and I've decided if I can make people laugh….
A closet full of wire hangers can be the most dangerous place in the world..
My body may have been abused, but it certainly hasn't been neglected..
Sandwiches are wonderful. You don't need a spoon or a plate!.
I don't know who the hell Paul Lynde is, or why he's funny, and I prefer it to be a mystery to me..
I'm Liberace without a piano..
If I'm not working, I don't know what to do..
I have this beautiful antique silver wine decanter that I bought at an auction. I always pour wine from that..
Outsiders develop humor as a defense; why do you think most comedians are gay or Jewish?.
It was the worst moment of my life. The producer came up and talked me back into going on stage..
I cant stand those food cult people who bring their own food into the house. All those little thermoses and paper bags-it makes the other guests unco….
I may find something that looks interesting and then go on to alter the recipe by adding spices, things of my own. I also look for time-saving recipe….
Learning lines is on my mind until I do know them. I'll read the paper or paint the house to keep from starting to memorize. I've never found an easy….
The dining room in my old house was truly magnificent, but by far the worst room for conversation. I'd get up from the table, a very long table, and ….
The whole romantic part of my life was a wipeout. I didn't even own a belt..