Entertainer Extraordinaire Quotes

I cried when I heard Johnny Carson died.

Elvis was a sweet darling, shy fellow, but he was really boring.

Working with Robin Williams, what can you say? He's the best of the best. What I really liked watching was, not only is he incredible funny, probably the funniest person on Earth which is a tough award to give out, but to see what it really takes to be a huge star is way beyond a good partner being extremely funny.

According to Johnny Carson, I was the guy who Marlon sent out to do all the dirty work.

Imagine the talented love-child of Andr Previn and Lucille Ball.

You just don't see the same type of all-purpose entertainers nowadays.

Frankie Randall is a consummate performer. He is an exquisite jazz pianist and wonderful singer. I had the great pleasure to work with him on the Dean Martin Show and I'm very proud to call him a friend!

I met Bette Midler, who I absolutely love.

Once people enjoy what I do, I don't mind if they call me a magician or an illusionist or a hypnotist, entertainer, comedian, whatever people want to call me. I'm comfortable with all of the above, so I don't really mind at all what people want to call me.

Frank Sinatra was a popular star, but he was always so sweet and friendly to me that I was excited just to be next to him.

Sir Bruce Forsyth, God rest his soul, he could dance, he could entertain, he could do whatever was asked of him.

It is by now beyond question that Elton John is a competent and classy entertainer. Few people who have achieved his popularity have succeeded in maintaining his standards for performance and professionalism.