I didn't learn anything while I was talking.
I thought I would be a sports announcer. All I was was a curious kid who wanted to be on the radio.
They don't have a lot of appointment viewing. What television depends on, one thing 'Larry King Live' was - whether you liked it, didn't like it - it was appointment viewing.
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?
I love doing what I do. I love asking questions. I love being in the mix.
I just love asking questions. I love people. It's in my DNA. I'm cursed - and blessed.
I worked at CNN for almost 26 years. I worked in Mutual Radio for 20 years. I've been in the business 57 years. I have never seen a bias off the air or on.
I've made a lot of mistakes. I've bonded with some people who use you, and some people that take advantage of you.
I fantasized being a broadcaster.
The names are bigger, the show is worldwide, but I get a royal pass into life in the broadcasting business.
I have never understood the Iowa caucus.
I'm sort of the comic relief after a hard day at work. My message is that it's OK to relax.
I've had a great ride. I've got no complaints.
I've taken my boys to the house I grew up in. Taken them to the site of Ebbets Field, where the Dodgers used to play. They go to all the Dodger games, and they play Little League ball. I have infused them with New York spirit.
I don't wish anybody ill, I really don't. I've got a lot of faults, but I was never jealous or envious or... it's a waste of time.
I like getting to the meat of things. You can't get it in a five-minute interview. I like to hone a person. I like to make eye contact.
Gleason became like a mentor of mine. I had Gleason helping me on television, Godfrey on radio.
I've never seen anyone say, 'Let's go get this person today; let's really ram it into him.' I've never seen it. If a Democrat or Republican commits some horrendous story, the story will run. The networks will cover it.
I never think of access or good will. I just want a good interview. I want guests to be informative and entertaining. I've never been concerned about someone's liking me tomorrow.
Communications is the number one major in America today. CNN had 25,000 applicants for five intern jobs this summer.
