In 1953 there were two ways for an Irish Catholic boy to impress his parents: become a priest or attend Notre Dame.

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We should not use crippled children to sell hamburgers. Ever.

We should not use crippled children to sell hamburgers. Ever.

Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.

Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.

I tip like crazy. They'll remember me. Celebrity can be expensive.

I tip like crazy. They'll remember me. Celebrity can be expensive.

Some people are uncomfortable with the idea that humans belong to the same class of...

Some people are uncomfortable with the idea that humans belong to the same class of...

In a network situation, a vice president, while he's shaving, can decide your history.

In a network situation, a vice president, while he's shaving, can decide your history.

At first, I thoroughly enjoyed being famous.

At first, I thoroughly enjoyed being famous.

Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.

Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.

Oprah is more than an institution. Oprah is a very special star in the firmament....

Oprah is more than an institution. Oprah is a very special star in the firmament....

In reality, the most important things happen when you don't look for them.

In reality, the most important things happen when you don't look for them.

Presenting statues of honor to reporters for covering an earthquake is like presenting a first...

Presenting statues of honor to reporters for covering an earthquake is like presenting a first...

When we had been married five years, we had six children. What, in God's name,...

When we had been married five years, we had six children. What, in God's name,...

I was proud of the waves I had made, but wondered how many boats I...

I was proud of the waves I had made, but wondered how many boats I...

I have had time to analyze my feelings. I am certain that they are totally...

I have had time to analyze my feelings. I am certain that they are totally...

A large psychic void is left by a loss of faith. So many Catholics have...

A large psychic void is left by a loss of faith. So many Catholics have...

I find celebrity status difficult to bear when I am in the company of my...

I find celebrity status difficult to bear when I am in the company of my...

Television is not the exclusive target of promoters. Is Superman really worthy of a Newsweek...

Television is not the exclusive target of promoters. Is Superman really worthy of a Newsweek...

December 25th has become guilt and obligation.

December 25th has become guilt and obligation.

Is it any wonder that for millions of men the only intimacy is physical, silent,...

Is it any wonder that for millions of men the only intimacy is physical, silent,...

When I was a kid, people who got divorced were people who had no gumption.

When I was a kid, people who got divorced were people who had no gumption.

I believe celebrity spoils people - some worse than others.

I believe celebrity spoils people - some worse than others.