What we do and say and show really matters.

And I believe that good journalism, good television, can make our world a better place.

For instance, why are we terrorizing this country, leading with murder and mayhem, when crime is actually on the decline, as somebody, as somebody mentioned?

But 17 years ago, I arrived at CNN with a suitcase, with my bicycle, and with about 100 dollars.

We were thrilled and we were privileged to be part of a revolution, because make no mistake about it, Ted Turner changed the world with CNN.

I strongly believe that journalism is one of the most noble professions, because without an informed world, and without an informed society, we are weak, we are weak.

Because if we the storytellers don't do this, then the bad people will win.

I have made my living bearing witness to some of the most horrific events of the end of our century, at the end of the 20th century.

In Bosnia, little children shot in the head by a guy who thinks it's okay to aim his gun at a child.

Objectivity means trying to give all sides a hearing. It does not, in my view, mean treating all sides as equal.

My view is that when lies become mixed up with the truth, it's a very dangerous world.

Marriage is the alliance of two people, one of whom never remembers birthdays and the other who never forgets them.

A boat can't have two captains.

I've got nine dogs, eight birds, turtles, fish and I had wallabies at one point.

Do not try to be special. If you are simply ordinary, more ordinary than others, you will become extraordinary.

Is there a design in the events of our lives? Or do things just happen, much like a junk yard falling down a staircase? If it's the latter, how do you deal with it?

I'm just an awkward old maid with a very great affection for men.

I did a few more plays, and then I went to L.A., because I knew I could get a coaching job there.

For me especially, I always need that literature medium.

Unless a man feels he has a good enough memory, he should never venture to lie.

A zest for living must include a willingness to die.