To say that a humorist exaggerates to get big laughs, I don't see how that's big news.

If I get big laughs, I'm a comedian. If I get little laughs, I'm a humorist. If I get no laughs, I'm a singer.

Do I exaggerate? Boy, do I, and I'd do it more if I could get away with it.

But I'm a humorist. I'm not a reporter, I never pretended to be a reporter.

I'm just a big liar.

I love getting attention, just like a child loves it, and it's never worn off. So when people say, oh the book signings go on, why would I shoo away someone who's giving me attention? What part of standing in line for 10 hours to say how much they love you is bad to you?