A biography for Phil Donahuehasn’t been written yet.
“I think the idea of creating a television news source that is not beholden to corporate interests is nirvana.”
“Marlo taught me things I thought I knew.”
“Praising the Lord and passing the ammunition are mutually exclusive ideas.”
“The system of volunteerism is divisive. It pits one charity against the others for the charity dollar.”
“I was proud of the waves I had made, but wondered how many boats I was supposed to rock.”
“Recognition should come to the reporter who uncovers public cheating or proves a convicted man innocent.”
“December 25th has become guilt and obligation.”
“Television is not the exclusive target of promoters. Is Superman really worthy of a Newsweek cover?”
“I believe celebrity spoils people - some worse than others.”
“To a journalist, good news is often not news at all.”
“At first, I thoroughly enjoyed being famous.”
“Airlines are interesting. They not only favor celebrities, they court them.”
“Saddam was a bastard, but he was our bastard.”
“Presenting statues of honor to reporters for covering an earthquake is like presenting a first prize to a doctor for performing surgery.”
“We should not use crippled children to sell hamburgers. Ever.”