My daughters depend on me for a lot more than food, clothing and shelter. They depend on me as an example of how to go on.

I could announce one morning that the world was going to blow up in three hours and people would be calling in about my hair!

Just had lunch with the president who seems pensive, slightly deflated, realistic, aggravated and resolute. Didn't eat his pie.

A boat is always safe in the harbor, but that's not what boats are built for.

And I've always - the competition is one aspect of the job, but I think if you're too busy worrying about the competition, you don't focus enough on what you're doing.

I beg. I call. I badger. I cajole. Part of the secret is everyone has fun and thats really motivating.

[I am enthusiastic about journalism because] it's a craft that can ... galvanize an often complacent citizenry, and make a difference.