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

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

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

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.

Are the Democrats going to dance the mandate Macarena?

Are the Democrats going to dance the mandate Macarena?

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....

I don't back down. I don't cave when the pressure gets too great from these...

I don't back down. I don't cave when the pressure gets too great from these...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Journalists should denounce government by public opinion polls.

Journalists should denounce government by public opinion polls.

I got addicted. News, particularly daily news, is more addictive than crack cocaine, more addictive...

I got addicted. News, particularly daily news, is more addictive than crack cocaine, more addictive...

Courage is being afraid but going on anyhow.

Courage is being afraid but going on anyhow.

This race is hotter than a Times Square Rolex.

This race is hotter than a Times Square Rolex.

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 always tried to be fair, even-handed, not an advocate for any group.

I've always tried to be fair, even-handed, not an advocate for any group.

Only votes talk, everything else walks.

Only votes talk, everything else walks.

Fear rules almost every newsroom in the country.

Fear rules almost every newsroom in the country.

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

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

Never eat spinach just before going on the air.

Never eat spinach just before going on the air.