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The greatest comedian I've ever seen is Jack Benny. He wasn't afraid of the silences.

Jack Benny was, without a doubt, the bravest comedian I have ever seen work. He wasn't afraid of silence. He would take as long as it took to tell the story.

I haven't had a lot of comedy come my way as a performer.

I have often been told that I have many of the same mannerisms as Jack Benny and certainly Bob Cummings.

I'm a King. Regardless of what I've been through and what I've done, I present myself as a King. And I get that respect from people, from everybody I deal with. I worked my whole life to establish that respect and make sure I get that respect.

I've always been quiet, more of an observer.

I like people who are minimalist with their words. Jack Nicholson thinks a lot then says something, and it's always spot on. Nelson Mandela is the same.

I wanted to be less well-known in comedy.

I've always been a quiet guy.

I am the smartest comedian in the history of the world.