When I look at great singers like Sinatra, Bennett and (Tom) Jones, I see great performers that can really move an audience. I really consider myself a troubadour privately and a song-plugger publicly.

Remember, it's better to be a has-been than a never-been.

I had simply been inspired by Arthur Godfrey (40's) and Ukulele Ike and Cliff Edwards (20's). In there day, they were huge in this country. I bought Godfrey's book You Too Can Learn To Play Ukulele and taught myself. It's a very romantic instrument. You can take it on a canoe.

Keep walking and keep smiling.

In order to have a TV series, you have to have a good idea for the story.

Believe it or not, Id love to go to the moon.

I remember in 37 when trolley cars were so big in New York. It was five cents for a ride... There used to be open-air buses, and you could go up a spiral staircase and sit up on top. Those were great, great days.

Be content to be what you are shiny stones and silver bangles only make you look what you really are.