The credibility of the work depends on copy editors. I would argue with the copy desk, but I would thank them more.

In the end, the discipline of verification is what separates journalism from entertainment, propaganda, fiction, or art.

If we're going to live as we are in a world of supply and demand, then journalists had better find a way to create a demand for good journalism.

Journalism is the closest thing I have to a religion, because I believe deeply in the role and responsibility the journalists have to the people of a self-governing community.

There are black zones of shadow close to our daily paths, and now and then some evil soul breaks a passage through. When that happens, the man who knows must strike before reckoning the consequences.

So, timely you came, and well you chose, You came when most needed, my winter rose. From the snow I pluck you, and fondly press Your leaves 'twixt the leaves of my leaflessness.

I think today's athletes generally are spoiled by what's happened to salaries, but I also think that golfers have maintained the best demeanor of any sport.

It's not those who write the laws that have the greatest impact on society. It's those who write the songs.

I never saw myself as Mr. Ugly, but I'm not that handsome. I can sort of be made to look quite a lot better or quite a lot worse.

I actually believe he is the new Cilla Black.

Forever - is composed of Nows - 'Tis not a different time... Let Months dissolve in further Months - And Years - exhale in Years.

Time will unfold its leaves.

For every $1 advertisers spend advertising something healthful like apples, they spend $500 advertising junk food.

It usually takes me two to three days to practice and videotape a new piece but sometimes up to a week for more difficult ones.