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

Quote by Dan Rather

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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.

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

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

This race is hotter than a Times Square Rolex.

This race is hotter than a Times Square Rolex.

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...

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...

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...

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...

An intellectual snob is someone who can listen to the William Tell Overture and not...

An intellectual snob is someone who can listen to the William Tell Overture and not...

Only votes talk, everything else walks.

Only votes talk, everything else walks.

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...

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...

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

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

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.

Fear rules almost every newsroom in the country.

Fear rules almost every newsroom in the country.

Are the Democrats going to dance the mandate Macarena?

Are the Democrats going to dance the mandate Macarena?

Courage is being afraid but going on anyhow.

Courage is being afraid but going on anyhow.

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...

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

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

Never eat spinach just before going on the air.

Never eat spinach just before going on the air.

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...