Johnny Carson

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

The only issue cash presents you is the independence of not stressing about funds.

— Johnny Carson

I can empathize with President [George Bush]. I know what it feels like having a young guy waiting around for you to…

— Johnny Carson

From the time I was a little kid, I was always shy. Performing was when I was outgoing. So I guess I…

— Johnny Carson

I'm often asked, "What is your favorite moment during the 30 years you hosted [The Tonight Show]?" I really don't have just…

— Johnny Carson

For days after death hair and fingernails continue to grow, but phone calls taper off.

— Johnny Carson

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

In Hollywood if you don't have a shrink, people think you're crazy.

— Johnny Carson

Ronald Reagan just signed the new tax law. But I think he was in Hollywood too long. He signed it, 'Best wishes,…

— Johnny Carson

The good news is that the president gets another chance. The bad news is that he'll be two weeks older.

— Johnny Carson

Anytime four New Yorkers get into a cab together without arguing, a bank robbery has just taken place.

— Johnny Carson

For three days after death, hair and fingernails continue to grow but phone calls taper off.

— Johnny Carson

Democracy means free television, not good television, but free.

— Johnny Carson

I know a man who gave up smoking, drinking, sex, and rich food. He was healthy right up to the day he…

— Johnny Carson

Never ask your wife if she still hears from her old pimp.

— Johnny Carson

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

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

I'm an entertainer, not a commentator. If you're a comedian your job is to make people laugh.

— Johnny Carson

“If life was fair, Elvis would still be alive and all the impersonators dead.”

— Johnny Carson

Having money gives me the freedom to worry about the things that really matter.

— Johnny Carson

I never analyze it. Analyzing it would just be a waste of time. I just go out and do it.

— Johnny Carson

Never continue in a job you don't enjoy. If you're happy in what you're doing, you'll like yourself, you'll have inner peace.…

— Johnny Carson

My success just evolved from working hard at the business at hand each day.

— Johnny Carson

I don't run with anybody's herd. I don't like crowds. I don't like going to fancy places. I don't like the whole…

— Johnny Carson

Happiness is a tiger in your tank and a pussycat in your back seat.

— Johnny Carson