. >>> >>> few entertainers today are as accomplished as ben varine. he was chicken george moore in roots. he was criticized to vaudeville actor. stepping out with ben varine and the ups and downs of >> it's about the journey. we have ups and downs because that's life. it's how we deal with the downs that makes the up even better >>> that's the essence of your show >> it is. it is a thank you for my audiences for allowing the opportunity to do what i do for them. had they not said they will by the ticket, i wouldn't be here today >>> you're telling stories. >> yes >>> about your career. >> yes >>> the stops along the way. >> yes >>> can we play a name association here and you give me a bit >> okay >>> i start with the chairman of the board. i mention a name frank sinatra. >> yes. frank. he was wonderful, frank. he sort of - the last thing i remember, if anybody hit you, you tell me, that's what he said. he was a sweetman. he was a giver. he was a mentor. the thing about frank-- >>> that's where i'm going next. >> he made it possible for a lot of us afr