What I say or do here won't matter much, nor should it.

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Americans will put up with anything provided it doesn't block traffic.

Americans will put up with anything provided it doesn't block traffic.

Despite what many Americans think, most Soviets do not yearn for capitalism or Western-style democracy.

Despite what many Americans think, most Soviets do not yearn for capitalism or Western-style democracy.

Performing doesn't turn me on. It's an egomaniac business, filled with prima donnas - including...

Performing doesn't turn me on. It's an egomaniac business, filled with prima donnas - including...

Are the Democrats going to dance the mandate Macarena?

Are the Democrats going to dance the mandate Macarena?

I'm proud to say I've never been anybody's lapdog.

I'm proud to say I've never been anybody's lapdog.

Fear rules almost every newsroom in the country.

Fear rules almost every newsroom in the country.

Journalists should denounce government by public opinion polls.

Journalists should denounce government by public opinion polls.

Once the herd starts moving in one direction, it's very hard to turn it, even...

Once the herd starts moving in one direction, it's very hard to turn it, even...

To err is human but to really foul up requires a computer.

To err is human but to really foul up requires a computer.

Be careful. Journalism is more addictive than crack cocaine. Your life can get out of...

Be careful. Journalism is more addictive than crack cocaine. Your life can get out of...

Only votes talk, everything else walks.

Only votes talk, everything else walks.

The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and...

The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and...

I've tried everything. I can say to you with confidence, I know a fair amount...

I've tried everything. I can say to you with confidence, I know a fair amount...

Don't taunt the alligator until after you've crossed the creek.

Don't taunt the alligator until after you've crossed the creek.

For years Don Imus was just - boy, he was merciless in his criticism of...

For years Don Imus was just - boy, he was merciless in his criticism of...

Those market researchers... are playing games with you and me and with this entire country....

Those market researchers... are playing games with you and me and with this entire country....

A tough lesson in life that one has to learn is that not everybody wishes...

A tough lesson in life that one has to learn is that not everybody wishes...

Never eat spinach just before going on the air.

Never eat spinach just before going on the air.

This race is hotter than a Times Square Rolex.

This race is hotter than a Times Square Rolex.

And now the sequence of events in no particular order.

And now the sequence of events in no particular order.