Ames Quotes

The challenge here comes because Dave was extremely successful in a number of economic development efforts, especially working in a diverse community, including many communities outside Ames.

We have got about $30,000, and we have some commitments. We have got a commitment from the university by way of the president, a commitment from the city of Ames and the government of the student body.

Ames was my home at that point, and I wanted to stay in Ames. I loved Ames, and it was a great way to be able to make a living.

I`m often asked, `What is your favorite moment during the 30 years you hosted The Tonight Show?` I really don`t have just one. The times I enjoyed the most were the spontaneous, unplanned segments that just happened, like Ed Ames` infamous `Tomahawk Toss` that produced one of the longest laughs in television history. When these lucky moments happen, you just go with them and enjoy the experience and high of the moment.