"As a gay man I am ashamed of those of you who represent my life style. Get your s— together."

"Does it feel good to stand on my stage with 500-pound tigers and everybody envy you? Absolutely."

"I’m like Elvis—but with tigers."

"I don’t care if I’m in prison for the rest of my life—I still won’t shut up."

"I don't know why the hell I'm gay. I fight it every day and have for 57 years."