Oprah is more than an institution. Oprah is a very special star in the firmament. I can't imagine a greater success than she's enjoyed.

Spanking and verbal criticism have become, to many parents, more important tools of child rearing than approval.

I've learned a tremendous amount from Oprah.

Nobody is bothered about an institution more than its alumni.

Presenting statues of honor to reporters for covering an earthquake is like presenting a first prize to a doctor for performing surgery.

Saddam was a bastard, but he was our bastard.