I did the Ed Sullivan show four times. I did the Steve Allen show. I did the Jackie Gleason show.

Values are like fingerprints. Nobody's are the same, but you leave 'em all over everything you do

Everybody comes from the same source. If you hate another human being, you're hating part of yourself.

You've got to follow that dream, wherever that dream may lead.

I have no use for bodyguards, but I have very specific use for two highly trained certified public accountants.

Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't goin' away.

You only pass through this life once, you don't come back for an encore.

I am not the King. Jesus Christ is the King. I’m just an entertainer.

Ambition is a dream with a V8 engine.

You look like an angel, walk like an angel, talk like an angel. But I got wise, you're the devil in disguise.

Until we meet again, may God bless you as he has blessed me.

I think sports makes for good drama because it has all the same ingredients as anything worth reading or listening to or watching. Conflict, desire, heartbreak - it's all there.

We've got fuel prices coming down and good travel numbers coming out, so it's not surprising airline stocks are going up.

Half of what's wrong with people today is that they ain't got no place to go that makes them peaceful.

We, the people, still believe that every citizen deserves a basic measure of security and dignity.

I have certain physical features that I favor over others. We all have our areas.

I don't wait for inspiration. Writing is my job.

No emotion, any more than a wave, can long retain its own individual form.

One of the greatest pleasures I get from my measly professional career is confusing people.

Among adults – and among orphans – Wilbur Larch noted that delirious happiness was rare.

These days I love to take in the sunset because every time I do so I remember how lucky I am to be alive. That's a great relationship to have with the setting sun.