“ I have to have energy because I have a lot of expenses. A couple of cars, couple of dogs and a big estate. Don Rickles
“ Political correctness? In my humor, I never talk about politics. I was never much into all that. Don Rickles
“ Half the battle is that people have to like you before you say one joke, one bit of humor. Don Rickles
“ To my knowledge, I was the first guy really to do what I do. And then later on different comedians started trying doing it. Don Rickles
“ I have no idea what I'm going to say when I stand up to give a toast. But I do know that anything I say I find funny. Don Rickles
“ I stopped smoking. But my personality I still have. I get up in the morning, and not everybody loves me, so if you want to call that a bad habit, there's that. Don Rickles
“ Famous people are deceptive. Deep down, they're just regular people. Like Larry King. We've been friends for forty years. He's one of the few guys I know who's really famous. One minute he's talking t… Don Rickles
“ Whatever you do to gain success, you have to hang in there and hope good things happen. Always think positive. Don Rickles
“ If I have learned anything, it is to keep my wife happy by sending her lavish gifts. Other men can learn from my success and send their wives and girlfriends fresh flowers for birthdays, anniversaries… Don Rickles
“ Most people think the character I do onstage is the way I am offstage, but I'm just a regular guy who spends time with his family and who turns on the television and watches a lot of sports. Don Rickles
“ I like to think I'm like the guy who goes to the office Christmas party Friday night, insults some people, but still has his job Monday morning. Don Rickles
“ To me, the stand up part in my life is great. I know I can do that. When I get an acting chance, I'm really thrilled. Don Rickles
“ When you stand alone and sell yourself, you can't please everyone. But when you're different, you can last. Don Rickles
