One of my sisters wanted to be an opera singer. So, we spent a few dollars to try to train her, because Italian people would like to have an opera si…

- Pat Cooper

When I was a boy, we had forty five statues of saints in my house. Ever have ninety eyes looking at you every time you have to go to the bathroom?

- Pat Cooper

I say, when you tell the truth, you never offend nobody, particularly if you do it with dignity.

- Pat Cooper

I knew I loved it because I could take the failures. I was like a professional fighter - they're beat 20 times in a row and they just want that one w…

- Pat Cooper

I'm the best at being lucky.

- Pat Cooper

My uncle was the first one in my family to get a telephone. It was like going to the moon. He came running over to tell us, and we were so proud. A t…

- Pat Cooper

I remember on Thanksgiving all the kids wanted the drumstick. There were four of us then. Well, today you can go into the supermarket and get 12 drum…

- Pat Cooper

I was the worst bricklayer in the world. I can show you buildings I worked on - they're a hazard. I closed a window one time. I forgot to set back a …

- Pat Cooper

When my mother would make me sandwiches for school - zucchini and eggs, pepper and eggs, everything was with eggs - the oil would drip out of the bag…

- Pat Cooper