Chevy Chase

“When you stop to realize that Abraham Lincoln was probably never seen by more than 400 people in a single evening, and that I can enter over 40 million homes in a single evening due to the power of television, you have to admit the situation is not normal.”

“Any good actor has to have a good sense of humour, too; they have to be able to manipulate people.”

“You can't observe as much if you're observed by others.”

“Live a life of grace. You'll be a better person for it, and so will your children.”

“Most of the films I've done were ruined in the postproduction, not during filming.”

“The first thing that happens is that you're overwhelmed by so much attention. It's just so unnatural. Only people who've been in that position can realize what it's like. I mean, you have to be there.”

“I have three daughters. I wanted them to be raised where there are real seasons and where everyone their age wasn't trying to get into movies.”

“With Clinton, there's no question that I would have made fun of his out-and-out lying. But he's also a good friend.”

“'Weekend Update' can be presented as a full 20-minute sketch, and there's a lot of room there.”

“Be Funny. Be naturally funny. If you're not, get out of the business. Be compassionate.”

“I was always the guy getting kicked out of my classes at school for having an attitude problem.”

“It's so important, people laughing.”

“For me, what makes you laugh makes you laugh.”

“I've usually had two styles: the Fletch character and the Clark Griswold character.”

“The idea of trying to write sketches the same way we did on Saturday Night Live every day would be damn near impossible.”

“All those car battles with my brother Ned were excellent training. Even now, on the set, if we're getting into a vehicle, I'll yell 'shotgun' first. Thus forcing Steve Martin into the back of the car.”

“Nobody prepares you for what happens when you get famous, and I didn't handle it well.”

“Fame is a very unnatural human condition.”