Born October 23, 1925, in Corning, Iowa; died January 23, 2005. Carson hosted The Tonight Show from 1962 until his retirement in 1992.



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Q: Do you believe in national healthcare?
Carson (as presidential candidate): Yes. The government makes us sick. The least they can do is make us well.

Carson (as presidential candidate): America is the land of opportunity where every young, poor boy can grow up and say, "Hey look, there goes a rich guy."

Last night, it was so cold, the flashers in New York were only describing themselves.