So much crap passes as information that not only does the audience sometimes miss the distinction between news and crap, the editors sometimes miss the distinction.

I would trust citizen journalism as much as I would trust citizen surgery.

What does it say about us that people who are considered defective are instinctively caring and compassionate?

The helicopter is a fine way to travel, but it induces a view of the world that only God and CEOs share on a regular basis.

After more than 50 years of broadcasting on 'CBS News' and '60 Minutes,' I have decided to retire. It's been a wonderful run, but the time has come to say goodbye to all of my friends at CBS and the dozens of people who kept me on the air.

When I did that interview with Hepburn, the only ground rule was, you did not discuss Spencer Tracy. Spencer Tracy's widow is still alive, and she respected that.