An intellectual snob is someone who can listen to the William Tell Overture and not think of The Lone Ranger.

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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....

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...

If all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey, most of us...

If all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey, most of us...

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...

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.

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 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...

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.

Never eat spinach just before going on the air.

Never eat spinach just before going on the air.

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

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

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...

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.

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...

I had someone at the Houston police station shoot me with heroin so I could...

I had someone at the Houston police station shoot me with heroin so I could...

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...

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...

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?

Fear rules almost every newsroom in the country.

Fear rules almost every newsroom in the country.