I always thought writing was the foundation and the basis for journalism in the same way being able to draw is the foundation for art.

There's fierce competition between all the networks to get the guest who can bring the most pertinent information about whatever the story of the moment happens to be.

Well, you know, in any political campaign, you're gonna have people on one side that are gonna slip a reporter something because they think it'll hurt the guy on the other side.

Once we get them in the studio, you interview a person the same way you would interview another. You ask them a question. You let them answer. You try to listen closely and then ask a follow-up.

I had the chance to make every possible mistake and figure out a way to recover from it. Once you realize there is life after mistakes, you gain a self-confidence that never goes away.

I think journalism is a great way to do public service, to have an impact on your community.

The truth is the Super Bowl long ago became more than just a football game.

American politics used to be an amateur sport. But somewhere along the way, we handed over to professionals all the things people used to do for free.

It's no longer just reporting the headlines of the day, but trying to put the headlines into some context and to add some perspective into what they mean.

Had there been a reporter along with Lieutenant Calley when he massacred those people in Vietnam, I think that probably wouldn't have happened.

But if you don't enjoy doing something, you'll be miserable no matter how much money you make.

Love is like an hourglass with the heart filling up as the brain empties.

I glory more in the coming purchase of my wealth than in the glad possession.

The good old days, when each idea had an owner, are gone forever.

I punched to line. "Yes? What?" "Norville. It's Cormac. If you don't change the subject right now, I'm going to have to go over there and have a word with you.

Curiously enough, it is often the people who refuse to assume any responsibility who are apt to be the sharpest critics of those who do.

The man who preaches the cross must be a crucified man.

The only way to being a better teacher is time and dedication.

I think people recognize that I'm not a partisan Republican that I'm someone who is moderate, and that my views are progressive.

With time the unbearable becomes shocking, becomes sad, and finally becomes poignant.

the conch exploded into a thousand white fragments and ceased to exist.