My father passed away when I was 12, so it was very difficult. But I was always the class clown. I don't know why - maybe as an escape. But then I was sent away to military prep school. — Fred Willard Copy Share Image
I remember Johnny Carson laughing effusively when I made my 'Tonight' show debut in the early 1970's as part of a sketch comedy group… — Fred Willard Copy Share
My daughter thinks I'm a little more on the straight and narrow than I actually am. — Fred Willard Copy Share
I once was in a project. They were going to do a remake. Somebody started a rumor I wanted more money. I said, 'This… — Fred Willard Copy Share
Some of the Christopher Guest movies, when I'm not really like myself, when I have my hair dyed blonde or had a faux-hawk haircut.… — Fred Willard Copy Share
After working with Wayne Brady, Colin Mochrie, and Jonathan Mangum, I said, 'I am never going to talk about improv again.' — Fred Willard Copy Share
Someone I've always admired is Catherine O'Hara... I think she's one of the best actresses in the country, not only comedy. I just think… — Fred Willard Copy Share
I've found over the years that for some reason, people either are big fans and have to use me, or they don't quite understand… — Fred Willard Copy Share
Suddenly you're like a pirate, you're 65 years old and you've got an earring. — Fred Willard Copy Share
If you're going to take a risk as a comic, make sure it's surrounded by other things that you're certain are funny. — Fred Willard Copy Share
You think you want to be famous. Then you see twenty or thirty people with cameras running after somebody coming out of a restaurant.… — Fred Willard Copy Share
