“The old days were the old days. And they were great days. But now is now.”
Don Rickles“When you stand alone and sell yourself, you can't please everyone. But when you're different, you can last.”
Don Rickles“I have to have energy because I have a lot of expenses. A couple of cars, couple of dogs and a big estate.”
Don Rickles“Who picks your clothes - Stevie Wonder?”
Don Rickles“Some people say funny things, but I say things funny.”
Don Rickles“The old days were the old days. And they were great days. But now is now.”
Don Rickles“You got to have a lot of courage. Secondly, whatever it is you're doing, you have to believe in it wholeheartedly. Thirdly, you have to be able to stand up in front of people and know that they'll laugh.”
Don Rickles“To my knowledge, I was the first guy really to do what I do. And then later on different comedians started trying doing it.”
Don Rickles“To me, the stand up part in my life is great. I know I can do that. When I get an acting chance, I'm really thrilled.”
Don Rickles“I stopped smoking. But my personality I still have. I get up in the morning, and not everybody loves me, so if you want to call that a bad habit, there's that.”
Don Rickles“I like to think I'm like the guy who goes to the office Christmas party Friday night, insults some people, but still has his job Monday morning.”
Don Rickles