Quotes from Scatman Crothers

I get a kick out of just working, making people happy - whether it be in the movies or just playing my guitar.

Age ain't nothing but a figure. Let's go out there and play some kick the can. It's all in the mind; let's become kids. That's been my philosophy of life anyhow, man.

I'm 70 years old. I'm a young man, and I've still got a lot to learn, that's right, and I'm learning every day.

A lot of people in Hollywood are on that ego trip. They think they're more than somebody else. I've told a lot of stars in my career, 'Hey, man you're looking down on the people who made you. lf you keep doing that, you're gonna fall back down.'

Jack Nicholson and I have been friends ever since we met while doing 'The King of Marvin Gardens.'

Spiritually, I'm Jewish.

I always kept busy. If the music business got bad I'd get me a job doin' somethin' else. Bellhop. Porter. Anything to make an honest living.

We are all stars in this galaxy. All of us. No one's greater than the other.

You know, I'd forget words and start just singing noises.

Color don't mean nothin'. 'Cause we're all God's children.

You know, it's nice being an overnight success after 50 years.

The Bible is the book I read. It's got answers for everything.

I was brought up in church, but when I confessed my errors, they put me out.