I knew that nobody could be on television week after week as themselves and exist for any length of time, because no one has that rich a personality… So I knew that I had to create some characters. — Jackie Gleason Copy Share Image
A man must defend his home, his wife, his children, and his martini. — Jackie Gleason Copy Share Image
A lot of people say, 'Well, I like a challenge. 'I don't like challenges. Life is tough enough without any challenges. — Jackie Gleason Copy Share Image
Drinking removes warts and pimples. Not from me. But from those I look at. — Jackie Gleason Copy Share Image
The only thing better than one of my songs is one of my songs with a glass of scotch. — Jackie Gleason Copy Share Image
Sometimes the feeling that life is great just swells up inside you and fills you with joy. — Jackie Gleason Copy Share Image
