 An intellectual snob is someone who can listen to the William Tell Overture and not think of The Lone Ranger. |
| I had someone at the Houston police station shoot me with heroin so I could do a story about it. The experience was a special kind of hell. I came out understanding full well how one could be addicted to 'smack,' and quickly. |
| For years Don Imus was just - boy, he was merciless in his criticism of me. Maybe it was justified, but that didn't mean it didn't hurt. |
| I got addicted. News, particularly daily news, is more addictive than crack cocaine, more addictive than heroin, more addictive than cigarettes. |
| I've tried everything. I can say to you with confidence, I know a fair amount about LSD. I've never been a social user of any of these things, but my curiosity has carried me into a lot of interesting areas. |
| A tough lesson in life that one has to learn is that not everybody wishes you well. |
| Those market researchers... are playing games with you and me and with this entire country. Their so-called samples of opinion are no more accurate or reliable than my grandmother's big toe was when it came to predicting the weather. |
| Never eat spinach just before going on the air. |
| Journalists should denounce government by public opinion polls. |
| To err is human but to really foul up requires a computer. Topics: Computer |
| Courage is being afraid but going on anyhow. |
| Performing doesn't turn me on. It's an egomaniac business, filled with prima donnas - including this one. |
| I've always tried to be fair, even-handed, not an advocate for any group. |
| And now the sequence of events in no particular order. |
| Once the herd starts moving in one direction, it's very hard to turn it, even slightly. |
| Don't taunt the alligator until after you've crossed the creek. |
| Americans will put up with anything provided it doesn't block traffic. |
| The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called "truth". |
| This race is hotter than a Times Square Rolex. |
| Be careful. Journalism is more addictive than crack cocaine. Your life can get out of balance. |
