“Jack: I believe in being honest with myself. If there's one thing I hate it's when a comedian is great and won't admit it. I've never met one like that, but if I did, I'd hate them.”

—  Jack Benny

The Jack Benny Program (Radio: 1932-1955), The Jack Benny Program (Television: 1950-1965)

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