My father was adamant in his disapproval of my interest in show business.

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When I said I didn't have a cent, I didn't. I used to get annoyed...

When I said I didn't have a cent, I didn't. I used to get annoyed...

Comedy is exaggerated realism. It can be stretched to the almost ludicrous, but it must...

Comedy is exaggerated realism. It can be stretched to the almost ludicrous, but it must...

If I hadn't become a celebrity, I'd probably be an alcoholic.

If I hadn't become a celebrity, I'd probably be an alcoholic.

I think basically an actor is a salesman.

I think basically an actor is a salesman.

I'm Liberace without a piano.

I'm Liberace without a piano.

Politicians... talk in generalities and lies, and I think they've caused all our grief. They're...

Politicians... talk in generalities and lies, and I think they've caused all our grief. They're...

I don't understand why people don't remember my name.

I don't understand why people don't remember my name.

I don't always prepare such rich meals. Sometimes I'll just serve a simple quiche, salad...

I don't always prepare such rich meals. Sometimes I'll just serve a simple quiche, salad...

An actor shouldn't undergo psychoanalysis, because there are a lot of things you're better off...

An actor shouldn't undergo psychoanalysis, because there are a lot of things you're better off...

Someday I'm going to go onstage in a dress if I want to.

Someday I'm going to go onstage in a dress if I want to.

I sang in the choir for years, even though my family belonged to another church.

I sang in the choir for years, even though my family belonged to another church.

The dining room in my old house was truly magnificent, but by far the worst...

The dining room in my old house was truly magnificent, but by far the worst...

Mothers don't want to pinch me or put me in their purse.

Mothers don't want to pinch me or put me in their purse.

My table seats eight, so that's my maximum. Having a small number of guests is...

My table seats eight, so that's my maximum. Having a small number of guests is...

If I ever completely lost my nervousness I would be frightened half to death.

If I ever completely lost my nervousness I would be frightened half to death.

I laughed all the way through Love Story.

I laughed all the way through Love Story.

A closet full of wire hangers can be the most dangerous place in the world.

A closet full of wire hangers can be the most dangerous place in the world.

I may find something that looks interesting and then go on to alter the recipe...

I may find something that looks interesting and then go on to alter the recipe...

I was obsessed with being rich and famous.

I was obsessed with being rich and famous.

My following is straight. I'm so glad.

My following is straight. I'm so glad.