For 3 days after death hair and fingernails continue to grow but the phone calls taper off. Autore: Johnny Carson Copy Quote More from Johnny Carson “Asked how he became a star, Mr. Carson once replied, “I started in a gaseous st…” “For three days after death hair and fingernails continue to grow but phone call…” “In Hollywood if you don't have a shrink, people think you're crazy.” “Never use a big word when a little filthy one will do.”