Performing doesn't turn me on. It's an egomaniac business, filled with prima donnas - including this one.

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Courage is being afraid but going on anyhow.

Courage is being afraid but going on anyhow.

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

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

Fear rules almost every newsroom in the country.

Fear rules almost every newsroom in the country.

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...

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.

Are the Democrats going to dance the mandate Macarena?

Are the Democrats going to dance the mandate Macarena?

They may have turned this up, whether you had the Paula Jones case or not....

They may have turned this up, whether you had the Paula Jones case or not....

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....

Never eat spinach just before going on the air.

Never eat spinach just before going on the air.

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...

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...

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

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 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...

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

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

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...

This race is hotter than a Times Square Rolex.

This race is hotter than a Times Square Rolex.

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

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