The legacy of Carol Burnett spans the spectrum from some unforgettable skits to her eponymous self-titled variety show to classic movies. This gifted, versatile actress has given viewers plenty of legendary comic moments to remember. While her iconic cleaning woman character still stands among the best. Her highly naturalistic performance and dramatic chop are one of the things that people admired in the 50s when television had no glamorous color themes. And it is astounding to see that even after growing old with life, the Emmy winner hasn’t lost her spark. As she left, the audience was stunned by her stories back from the days of struggle.

To celebrate her upcoming 90th birthday, Carol Burnett recently sat down with Jimmy Kimmel to talk about the glorious years of her career. During the conversation, she also recalled her life in New York and how she used to trick men. The comedian stated that before fame she was a part-timer at a ladies’ tea room.

But she used to sneak into the oyster bar downstairs where men used to visit. And later started taking their coats because her job was based on tips she collected. The Friendly Fire alum also revealed how she cleverly used to cut the loop from coats so she could make money.

“I would get instead of a quarter I’d get an extra dime, I’d get 35 cents so yeah I was a con artist,” explained the 89-year-old. For the unversed, this incredible performer will turn 90 on April 26.

Carol Burnett has the soul of a young kid

To cover the groundbreaking life story of soon-to-be 90, PEOPLE recently had a conversation with the Noises Off star. In this interview, she told the publication she cannot imagine that time has passed so fastly. Although she is ready to turn 90, she still feels like she is a 11-year-old girl. According to her, unlike most old people, her body is intact because she can go to places by herself and her mind is still sound. So it is a win-win for her that she has led a successful career and now enjoying her days of retirement happily.

Carol Burnett is one of the first women to host a comedy show which originally aired on CBS. During her career, she has been honored with several accolades including six Emmys, six Golden Globes, one Grammy, and a Kennedy Center Honors.

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