“I exaggerate all our selves, our beings. I make fun of everything: of our life and what we are. But I don't tell jokes, really. I just exaggerate life, and it comes out funny.”

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.