Center of attention Quotes by Paul Shaffer

James Brown was my favorite, my absolute idol. Every time I played with him was like a music lesson, and I never thought I…

— Paul Shaffer

When you look into the eyes of an animal youve rescued, you cant help but fall in love.

— Paul Shaffer

I still talk incessantly about 'SCTV,' and I say, 'Screw the kids!'

— Paul Shaffer

“She was also unaware that the ego of the artiste is extremely fragile.”

— Paul Shaffer

The record business has always mystified me. Sometimes there are reasons why things sell or don't sell that can't be understood by mere mortals.

— Paul Shaffer

The Dave Clark Five had more appearances on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' than The Beatles.

— Paul Shaffer

You've got to be a really straight man to write a song like 'It's Raining Men.'

— Paul Shaffer

As far as favorite 'overall package' record of all time, I'd have to say 'My Girl' by The Temptations. I like everything about it,…

— Paul Shaffer

My years on 'SNL' had reconfirmed that what I do best is play for a sort of edgy comedy.

— Paul Shaffer

I love funny people. I met and became friends with some of the funniest people ever. Gilda Radner, bless her soul; Martin Short; Dave…

— Paul Shaffer

Writing never had the immediate gratification I was looking for.

— Paul Shaffer

I want to learn to sight-read music. And to play the bass pedals on the organ. Those are my only ambitions.

— Paul Shaffer