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

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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

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.

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...

Fear rules almost every newsroom in the country.

Fear rules almost every newsroom in the country.

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...

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...

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...

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....

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.

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Texas: 32 electoral votes, another of the so-called big enchiladas or if not an enchilada...

Texas: 32 electoral votes, another of the so-called big enchiladas or if not an enchilada...

Eventually there are going to be cities in space.

Eventually there are going to be cities in space.

God is the perfect poet.

God is the perfect poet.