“I don't care if the average guy on the street really knows what I'm like, as long as he knows I'm not really a mean, vicious guy. My friends and family know what I'm really like. That's what's important.”

Don Rickles was an American comedian and actor known for his sharp, often abrasive humor and signature "You're killin' me, Smoky!" catchphrase. He became famous for his improvisational comedy routines and his work as a comedian on late-night television and in films.