The McGovern/McCarthy type candidacies have disappointed too many people, because of a disillusionment with the candidates themselves.

Familiarity seems to breed contempt

Given my calling I had to stumble across people who felt the same way. I was a young reporter.

Myths and legends die hard in America. We love them for the extra dimension they provide, the illusion of near-infinite possibility to erase the narrow confines of most men's reality. Weird heroes and mould-breaking champions exist as living proof to those who need it that the tyranny of 'the rat race' is not yet final.

I may sound a little black, but I'm really pretty well adjusted.

One of them is knowing the difference between Morality and Wisdom. Morality is temporary, Wisdom is permanent… Ho ho. Take that one to bed with you tonight.

Going to trial with a lawyer who considers your whole life-style a Crime in Progress is not a happy prospect.