From the time I was a little kid, I was always shy. Performing was when I was outgoing. So I guess I… — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
I was so naive as a kid I used to sneak behind the barn and do nothing. — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
Like their parents, kids flock to see James Bond and Derek Flint movies - outrageously antiheroic heroes who break all the taboos,… — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
I can't go anywhere without being bugged by somebody. I'd love to just hike out down the street, or drop in a… — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
It's the lack of this kind of open and honest education about sex that causes so many kids to grow up with… — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
The price of Christmas toys is outrageous - a hundred dollars, two hundred dollars for video games for the youngsters. I remember… — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
I've worked ever since I was a kid with a two-bit kit of magic tricks trying to improve my skills at entertaining… — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
I get sick of that old rationalization, "We're staying together because of the children." Kids couldn't be more miserable living with parents… — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
It's silly to have as one's sole object in life just making money, accumulating wealth. I work because I enjoy what I'm doing, and… — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
The only issue cash presents you is the independence of not stressing about funds. — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
I can empathize with President [George Bush]. I know what it feels like having a young guy waiting around for you to keel over. — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
From the time I was a little kid, I was always shy. Performing was when I was outgoing. So I guess I am a… — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
I'm often asked, "What is your favorite moment during the 30 years you hosted [The Tonight Show]?" I really don't have just one. The… — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
For days after death hair and fingernails continue to grow, but phone calls taper off. — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
Money gives me just one big thing that's really important, and that's the freedom of not having to worry about money. — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
Ronald Reagan just signed the new tax law. But I think he was in Hollywood too long. He signed it, 'Best wishes, Ronald Reagan.' — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
The good news is that the president gets another chance. The bad news is that he'll be two weeks older. — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
Anytime four New Yorkers get into a cab together without arguing, a bank robbery has just taken place. — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
For three days after death, hair and fingernails continue to grow but phone calls taper off. — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image