Nixon had the unique ability to make his enemies seem honorable, and we developed a keen sense of fraternity. Some of my best friends have hated Nixon all their lives. My mother hates Nixon, my son hates Nixon, I hate Nixon, and this hatred has brought us together.

A little bit of this town goes a very long way.

It's the difference between watching a football game between two teams you don't care about, and watching a game where you have some kind of personal identity with one of the teams, if only a huge bet.

Hit him again, Jack! He's crazy!

The trouble with Nixon is that he's a serious politics junkie. He's totally hooked and like any other junkie, he's a bummer to have around, especially as President.

You better take care of me Lord, if you don't you're gonna have me on your hands.

I felt like a monster reincarnation of Horatio Alger: A man on the move, and just sick enough to be totally confident.