Own Quotes by Richard Lewis

I'm paranoid. On my stationary bike, I have a rear view mirror.

— Richard Lewis

Most Texans think Hanukkah is some sort of duck call.

— Richard Lewis

My family - it wasn't an abusive family - they meant well, but they were in their own world.

— Richard Lewis

I was way more comfortable in front of strangers than I was in front of relatives. So when they would laugh at my dysfunctions…

— Richard Lewis

For 45 years I've worked without an audience.

— Richard Lewis

My act is always a work in progress. I pray I have a bad day before a show.

— Richard Lewis

My performance level has risen - and my anxiety-level has sky-rocketed.

— Richard Lewis

My wife's hip, beautiful and independent and never jealous.

— Richard Lewis

I'm 70; I'm just glad I'm on top of the ground. Honest to God.

— Richard Lewis

There's a thin line between narcissism, even if it's a healthy narcissism, and entertainment.

— Richard Lewis

I was 23, and all sorts of people were coming in and out and watching me, like Steve Allen and Bette Midler. David Brenner…

— Richard Lewis

I never wanted to do observational humor because I never wanted to tell people what they were seeing.

— Richard Lewis