I was always telling everyone, I want to be a broadcaster. They’d say, What, are you crazy? What, you’re going to be Arthur Godfrey?

When I was 5 years old I would lie in bed, look at the radio, and I wanted to be on the radio. I don’t know why.

I’m sort of the comic relief after a hard day at work. My message is that it’s OK to relax.

I worked on the United Parcel Service truck, I sold home delivery of milk. But always, in the back of my mind, I wanted to get into radio.

I’ve made a lot of mistakes. I’ve bonded with some people who use you, and some people that take advantage of you.

The names are bigger, the show is worldwide, but I get a royal pass into life in the broadcasting business.

I’m the worst person to be stuck with in a traffic jam.

Communications is the number one major in America today. CNN had 25,000 applicants for five intern jobs this summer.

If I do something caring for a friend, I have no doubt in my mind they would do it for me.

I remind myself every morning: Nothing I say this day will teach me anything. So if I’m going to learn, I must do it by listening.

With 500 channels and the Internet available, you’d think a candidate could get the word out.

Les Miserables is one of my favorite stories.

If they asked me, I did two shifts. I did sports, I did news, because I loved it.

Gleason became like a mentor of mine. I had Gleason helping me on television, Godfrey on radio.

It’s joyful to give. But for people who want to take advantage of you, you’re kind of an easy mark.

I have lifelong friends. My oldest friend, Herbie, has been a friend since I was 9. I’ve had bonds for over 50 years with people.

Those who have succeeded at anything and don’t mention luck are kidding themselves.

I like to put a stake in people, because I know people helped me.

If you do something, expect consequences.

Good writers are in the business of leaving signposts saying, Tour my world, see and feel it through my eyes; I am your guide.

I fantasized being a broadcaster.

I’m having as much fun today as I did when I made $55 a week, because it is as much fun.

Getting your house in order and reducing the confusion gives you more control over your life. Personal organization some how releases or frees you to operate more effectively.

People would pay money to work at CNN.

When I broke in, in 1957, it was wide open. Now you’re up against strong competition.

I have never understood the Iowa caucus.

I was always telling everyone, I want to be a broadcaster. They’d say, What, are you crazy? What, you’re going to be Arthur Godfrey?