People are interested if you tell stories well and relevantly.

And then theres always the crying and the weeping that we hear-children, women, even men. And these images and these sounds are always with me.

We were thrilled and we were privileged to be part of a revolution, because make no mistake about it, Ted Turner changed the world with CNN.

Objectivity doesn't mean treating all sides equally. It means giving each side a hearing.

I have made my living bearing witness to some of the most horrific events of the end of our century, at the end of the 20th century.

Im not an American but I have always had the outsiders respect for the American people and the American way.

I leave CNN with the utmost respect, love and admiration for the company and everyone who works here. This has been my family and shared endeavor for the past 27 years, and I am forever grateful and proud of all that we have accomplished.