Making a television show is not like making Coca-Cola or Bacardi rum. The human element in our business prevents us from finding a successful formula…

- Desi Arnaz

I don't think anyone can tell you what it is that makes you a star.

- Desi Arnaz

Everyone seemed to be doing well except me and my career. And my accent was no helping me any.

- Desi Arnaz

Real intellectuals like to escape once in a while from their world of intellect.

- Desi Arnaz

Good things do not come easy. The road is lined with pitfalls.

- Desi Arnaz

If you don't know what to do, don't do anything.

- Desi Arnaz

An actor who is good at comedy can also be very good at drama, but not necessarily vice versa.

- Desi Arnaz

American people have the ability to laugh at themselves. It is one of the things that makes this country the great country that it is.

- Desi Arnaz

In 1934 there were very few Cubans in Miami.

- Desi Arnaz