As an actor, you generally want to see the other actor’s face.
Doormen are kind of invisible, people don’t know their names. They just say, Thank you, or Good morning. I’d never thought about doormen before. They’re a vanishing breed. More electronic doors are being introduced.
I think everyone probably starts out sounding like someone else, but gradually you develop your own sound.
One of the first things you ever learn as a stand-up is don’t show fear.
The best advice I could give someone trying to get into the comedy field is to take advantage of every opportunity you have to work to hone your skills.
One of the first things that you learn as a stand-up is, you’re the boss. It’s your stage, and don’t screw with me because I’ll make you look bad, which I had to do, because you wind up with drunks and loud people.
I feel more comfortable in comedy.
There’s gratification in making somebody laugh. It’s a wonderful sound. I find myself, to this day, doing it, wanting to make people laugh.
You should have a value system. You can win if you stick with your value system.
I couldn’t play off people that I don’t personally like.
You do a clean show and it’s over and the audience have enjoyed themselves and you’ve enjoyed yourself, and you haven’t had to resort to shock.
Well I was much too practical to presume to have a career in comedy.
Don’t be silly and don’t waste your time.
The only thing I have never done is a Broadway play. I’m not sure I have the discipline necessary to do a Broadway play. I know it holds a fascination for certain actors.
I’ve been a very lucky actor.
I don’t have a stack of scripts.
I think one reason for a successful marriage is laughter. I think laughter gets you through the rough moments in a marriage.
I’ve been told to speed up my delivery when I perform. But if I lose the stammer, I’m just another slightly amusing accountant.
I really don’t know what makes a comedian. I think it’s a family background and environment. Yet if you put the same ingredients in another person, he may never utter a funny line.
Well, my career choice made a difference because I never would have met my wife, Jenny. I met her through comedian Buddy Hackett. He set us up on a blind date and then we got married.