As an old reporter, we have a few secrets, and the first thing is we try the phone book.

Last night we had three small zucchini for dinner that were grown within fifty feet of our back door. I estimate they cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $371.49 each.

I know a lot of you believe that most people in the news business are liberal. Let me tell you, I know a lot of them, and they were almost evenly divided this time. Half of them liked Senator Kerry; the other half hated President Bush.

When those waiters ask me if I want some fresh ground pepper, I ask if they have any aged pepper.

I've learned... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

Soap, like people, shouldn't smell like anything.

I've learned that under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.