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… — 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… — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
I can't say I ever wanted to become an entertainer. I already was one, sort of-around the house, at school, doing my… — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
People thought I was funny, so I kind of took entertaining for granted... it was inevitable that I'd start giving little performances. — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
I'm an entertainer, not a commentator. If you're a comedian your job is to make people laugh. — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
To be an entertainer, you gotta be a little gutsy, a little egotistical, so you have to pull back sometimes when people… — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
I am one of the lucky people in the world; I found something I always wanted to do, and I have enjoyed… — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
People are hypocrites. If you ask them what they want to see on TV, they'll tell you they want better quality programming.… — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
The worst gift is a fruitcake. There is only one fruitcake in the entire world, and people keep sending it to each… — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
I loved the towns I grew up in as a boy, and after I became a celebrity, I went back several times.… — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
People are brought up to think, "It's nice to be modest. It's nice to hide your light under a bushel." Well, bullshit!… — 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
Democracy is buying a big house you can't afford with money you don't have to impress people you wish were dead. And,… — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
Thanksgiving is an emotional holiday. People travel thousands of miles to be with people they only see once a year. And then… — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
I don't think it's you that changes with success - it's the people around you who change. Because of your new status,… — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
I think it's almost immoral to keep on with a marriage that's really bad. It just gets more and more rotten and… — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
Democracy is buying a big house you can't afford with money you don't have to impress people you wish were dead. — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
Democracy is welcoming people from other lands, and giving them something to hold onto. Usually a mop or a leaf blower. — Johnny Carson Copy Share Image
Who cares what entertainers on the air think about international affairs? Who would want to hear me about Vietnam? They can hear… — 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
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