I Kind Of Do It In My

But I Really Believe That If You Have The Ability, There Is An Obligation To Make People Laugh

In Today's World, You Would Call My Father Mostly Unaccessible. I'm Not Sure That Isn't True Of Most Fathers At That Time. He Went Through The Depression. I Don't Know What That Would Have Done To My Psyche.

When I Started Out In 1960, I Thought It Might Possibly Last A Couple Of Years. I Never Expected It To Last 42. I Take Great Satisfaction In That Longevity.

When You're Going For A Joke, You're Stuck Out There If It Doesn't Work. There's Nowhere To Go. You've Done The Drum Role And The Cymbal Clash And You're Out On The End Of The Plank.

There Are A Lot Of Questions I Keep Asking Myself About Why I Do Comedy. I Guess I Laugh To Keep From Crying. And I Guess If You Ever Get Me Crying, I Might Not Stop. This Is The Way I Look At Tragedy Or Else I'll Cry.