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

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Journalists should denounce government by public opinion polls.

Journalists should denounce government by public opinion polls.

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.

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

The attention span of a computer is only as long as its electrical cord

The attention span of a computer is only as long as its electrical cord

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...

Courage is being afraid but going on anyhow.

Courage is being afraid but going on anyhow.

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....

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...

This race is hotter than a Times Square Rolex.

This race is hotter than a Times Square Rolex.

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...

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

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

And now the sequence of events in no particular order.

And now the sequence of events in no particular order.

Fear rules almost every newsroom in the country.

Fear rules almost every newsroom in the country.

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...

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...

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...