The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called ruth.

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

Fear rules almost every newsroom in the country.

Fear rules almost every newsroom in the country.

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

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

This race is hotter than a Times Square Rolex.

This race is hotter than a Times Square Rolex.

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

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

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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....