My happiest memory of childhood was my first birthday in reform school. This teacher took an interest in me. In fact, he gave me the first birthday presents I ever got: a box of Cracker Jacks and a can of ABC shoe polish.

I think Mr. Wilson will have to be the rest of the way alone.

Things can be funny only when we are in fun. When we're 'dead earnest,' humor is the only thing that is dead.

Funny is an attitude.

My happiest memory of childhood was my first birthday in reform school. This teacher took an interest in me. In fact, he gave me the first birthday presents I ever got: a box of Cracker Jacks and a can of ABC shoe polish.

I have my outlet for my humor through my characters, and I also have the intimacy of rapport with my fans that allows me to explain my philosophy and spirituality.

Funny is not a color. Being black is only good from the time you get from the curtain to the microphone.