 When it was first announced that Johnny Carson (I) (qv) was  joining "The Tonight Show," he was relentlessly pursued by the press  for interviews. Carson eventually provided the journalists with the  following list of answers that they could use with the questions of  their choosing. Yes, I did. Not a bit of truth in that rumor. Only  twice in my life, both times on Saturday. I can do either, but  prefer the first. NO. Kumquats. I cant answer that question. Toads  and tarantulas. Turkestan, Denmark, Chile, and the Komandorskie  Islands. As often as possible, but Im not very good at it yet. I  need much more practice. It happened to some old friends of mine,  and its a story Ill never forget.