I have always said that the best training to be a TV newsman or anybody on television is to do a children's show because you are oblivious to the fact that there is a camera there.

I've always had a reputation as a buffoon.

I want to get my own show because 'Today' will eventually get tired of me, or the audience will get tired of me.

Positive feelings come from being honest about yourself and accepting your personality, and physical characteristics, warts and all; and, from belonging to a family that accepts you without question.

Bryant Gumbel's ego has applied for statehood. And if it's accepted, it will be the fifth-largest.

I have always said that the best training to be a TV newsman or anybody on television is to do a children's show because you are oblivious to the fact that there is a camera there.

When something's over with me, it's over.