I don't watch entertainment. I haven't watched in years. I want to see serious news.

When I started CNN, I made the decision to stay out of endorsing candidates, and let the doers make up their own minds about politics, that it wasn't going to come from me.

There's a fine line between being colorful and being an asshole, and I hope I'm still just colorful.

Music has a great power for bringing people together. With so many forces in this world acting to drive wedges between people, it's important to preserve those things that help us experience our common humanity.

Most of the people will have died and the rest of us will be cannibals.

A total population of 250-300 million people, a 95% decline from present levels, would be ideal.

I had more energy at 50. On the other hand, at 75, I've probably got a little more wisdom and good judgment than I had at 50 because I've got more experience. But I haven't really changed. I'm still driven by the same philosophy.