If you're a producer, you always spend too much money because you want that shot - and you're willing to spend a bundle to get it.

A journalist enjoys a privileged position. In exchange for not being able to participate in the rough-and-tumble issues of a community, we are given license to observe it all, based on the understanding that we'll tell everyone what happens fairly and squarely. That's harder than it sounds.

I never wanted to retire. I wanted to kind of shift my work pattern so I could stay fresh and invigorated, and use the experience that I had gained in 30 years, but in a slightly different direction.

You need a very good financial person to keep you honest, and to keep track of income and outgo.

I think I'm so old I'm in. We call it the 'Tony Bennett Syndrome.' For some reason, young people think I'm cool.

Politics is still the No. 1 sport in town and the scoreboard shows the U.S. attorney's office leading.

I have an affinity for Africa, especially East Africa, and Kansas looks very much like that.