Don Was
Don Was
Don Wasis an American musician, record producer and record executive. Primarily a bass player, Was led the 1980s funk rock band Was. In later years he produced songs and albums for a large number of popular recording artists. In 2012, he became president of jazz music label Blue Note Records...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMusician
Date of Birth13 September 1952
CountryUnited States of America
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I call myself an actor. I always wanted to be one.
bob hope totally writers
Bob Hope was totally regimented. I go in and say a line like, 'Hi Bob' and I'd have to do it five times, and then Bob would take me to the writers to say the line different ways. He wouldn't let me ad-lib.
building cement god guy pounding street swear
When I walk down the street in New York, I swear to God, the building constructor, the guy pounding cement and what not, will yell, 'Hey, you hockey puck!'
comedians staying
The young comedians always ask me, 'What's the secret for staying around?' I tell them, 'There is no secret - just stay around. Longevity is the most important thing.'
audiences became social tried whatever
After I graduated, I tried Broadway, which was difficult for me. It was tough to get a part on Broadway, so I just started talking to audiences at different social gatherings, and little by little I became Don Rickles - whatever that is.
button elevator pushes realizing
The average person pushes an elevator button 6 or 7 minutes before realizing it's not working. I did a study on this, you know.
people
Ninety percent of the people who come to see me are my fans.
funny
If something strikes me as funny, I'll put it in my performance.
father
I was 28 when my father died, and I was an only child.
breathe enjoy mixed particular
I enjoy mixed audiences, not one particular group. Short, tall, scientists, Jews, gentiles, whatever, as long as they breathe and like to laugh.
I don't walk into a dinner party and say, 'You're an idiot; give me my coat.'
I don't like to compare myself with anybody.
I didn't get married until I was 38.
best bob guys
Bob Newhart, who is my best friend, is one of the guys I adore.