What was the competition? Well, I remember this Puerto Rican who came out in a short skirt and a gun.

I guess the only trouble was that George was very slow in getting around to proposing. Several times, I almost proposed to him.

When I sing, trouble can sit right on my shoulder and I don't even notice.

I don't think I ever modeled myself after a singer. I've more or less copied the styles of horn-tooters right from the start.

My plans never progressed as far as a clear desire for a family.

Here's how I look at it: Life is full of challenges. Everybody has them. For some, it's health or family crises. I had a financial challenge.

It's a pleasure to be doing a show for Comedy Central. Traditional networks would cast me as the head of a household with 16 children, which I find extremely offensive because there are 18 kids in my family.

It's an honor to support such a worthy program. TURF aims to protect the integrity of tailgating and to keep game day family-friendly.