Johnny Carson
Johnny Carson
John William "Johnny" Carsonwas an American television talk show host and comedian, best known for his 30 years as host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Carson received six Emmy Awards, the Governor's Award, and a 1985 Peabody Award. He was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1987. Johnny Carson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1992 and received a Kennedy Center Honor in 1993...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionComedian
Date of Birth23 October 1925
CountryUnited States of America
Who cares what entertainers on the air think about international affairs? Who would want to hear me about Vietnam? They can hear all they want from people with reason to be respected as knowledgeable.
I can't go anywhere without being bugged by somebody. I'd love to just hike out down the street, or drop in a restaurant, or wander in the park, or take my kids somewhere without collecting a trail of people. But I can't.
From the time I was a little kid, I was always shy. Performing was when I was outgoing. So I guess I am a loner. I get claustrophobia if a lot of people are around.
I don't think it's you that changes with success - it's the people around you who change. Because of your new status, they change in relation to you.
I can't say I ever wanted to become an entertainer. I already was one, sort of-around the house, at school, doing my magic tricks, throwing my voice and doing Popeye impersonations. People thought I was funny; so I kind of took entertaining for granted It was inevitable that I'd start giving little performances.
I am one of the lucky people in the world; I found something I always wanted to do, and I have enjoyed every single minute of it.
Democracy is welcoming people from other lands, and giving them something to hold onto. Usually a mop or a leaf blower.
People are hypocrites. If you ask them what they want to see on TV, they'll tell you they want better quality programming. And then what do they watch? 'Gilligan's Island.'
People will pay more to be entertained than educated.
The worst gift is a fruitcake. There is only one fruitcake in the entire world, and people keep sending it to each other.
I'm an entertainer, not a commentator. If you're a comedian your job is to make people laugh.
Democracy is buying a big house you can't afford with money you don't have to impress people you wish were dead.
In Hollywood if you don't have a shrink, people think you're crazy.
To this day I can't get aroused until I see a pair of rubber dice hanging from the mirror