I don’t gamble, because winning a hundred dollars doesn’t give me great pleasure. But losing a hundred dollars pisses me off.

I want to thank myself. Forty-five years ago, I graduated from the University of Ottawa and had a few career opportunities available, but I chose television and I’ve never, ever regretted that decision.

If you can’t be in awe of Mother Nature, there’s something wrong with you.

My musical development stopped when Frank Sinatra died.

Sex? Unfortunately, as you get older – and I shouldn’t admit this – there are other things that become more important in your daily life.

I’m curious about everything. Even subjects that don’t interest me.

I leave home about 7 in the morning,

They’re operating under a misconception and have been for many years. As long as they’re polite in their critique, we are polite in our response. But if they’re mean and rude, I tell them that.

It’s very important in life to know when to shut up. You should not be afraid of silence.

Viewers know that I have a weird sense of humor, but that I’m serious about the game,

We are all experts in our own little niches.

Many [audience members] will have graduated from some of these schools. They have a vested interest in rooting for these students.

Don’t minimize the importance of luck in determining life’s course.

Hey, way to go. I bet our writers that no one would get that.

Don’t tell me what you believe in. I’ll observe how you behave and I will make my own determination.

Be all that you can be.