"For three days after death, hair and fingernails continue to grow but phone calls taper off."

"The only thing money gives you is the freedom of not worrying about money."

"My success just evolved from working hard at the business at hand each day."

"Happiness is your dentist telling you it won't hurt and then having him catch his hand in the drill."

"The last thing one discovers in composing a work is what to put first."

"When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me."

"You know, I think I had a great career; there's not much I think I'd do different other than get a title shot much earlier. I didn't get one till 49 or 50 fights into my career."

"I began to work the stage and get the audience into it. I also learned how to have fun out there. It is something I will never forget."