I had started calling her Lucy shortly after we met; I didn't like the name Lucille. That's how our television show was called I Love Lucy, not Lucille. — Desi Arnaz Copy Share Image
Making a television show is not like making Coca-Cola or Bacardi rum. The human element in our business prevents us from finding a successful formula every time. — Desi Arnaz Copy Share Image
It's really amazing that two people from such different backgrounds and geographical origins ever got together. That was perhaps part of the attraction. — Desi Arnaz Copy Share Image
When we got married, nobody gave it more than two weeks. There were bets all over the country, with astronomical odds against us. — Desi Arnaz Copy Share Image
An audience is so important. I would never have had the guts to dub in that big a laugh. — Desi Arnaz Copy Share Image
The success of I Love Lucy is something that happens only once in a lifetime, if you are fortunate enough to have it happen… — Desi Arnaz Copy Share Image
Everyone seemed to be doing well except me and my career. And my accent was no helping me any. — Desi Arnaz Copy Share Image
Real intellectuals like to escape once in a while from their world of intellect. — Desi Arnaz Copy Share Image
