[Commenting on the vocal talents of his radio show's co-star] "There's only five real people in Hollywood. Everyone else is Mel Blanc." [After being presented with an award] "I don't deserve this, but I have arthritis and I don't deserve that, either." [After being introduced by Ed Sullivan on his radio debut] "This is Jack Benny talking. There will now be a slight pause while you say, 'Who cares?'" I began my show business career playing violin in San Francisco at the corner of Market and Taylor. I understand that there is a theater there now.