Reuters quote of the day, January 23

London, Jan 22 (Reuters) Following is a notable quote from history: ''I started in a gaseous state and then I cooled.'' -- The American Comedian Johnny Carson, when asked how he became a star. Carson, the king of US late-night television as host of NBC's ''The Tonight Show'' for nearly 30 years, died on January 23, 2005.

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