For 3 days after death hair and fingernails continue to grow but the phone calls taper off. Author: Johnny Carson Copy Quote More from Johnny Carson “Your chances of getting hit by lightning go up if you stand under a tree, shake…” “Your chances of getting hit by lighting go up if you stand under a tree, shake …” “Never use a big word when a little filthy one will do.” “people pay more to be entertained that educated ”