The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called 'truth'.
From Dan Rather
Now, I know you expected me to say that, well, I just kick back in the rocking chair, fished a little bit, listened to Willie Nelson tapes and watched old baseball games on the Classic Sports network. And, tell you the truth, I have done that for maybe about five total minutes.
Don't taunt the alligator until after you've crossed the creek.
A tough lesson in life that one has to learn is that not everybody wishes you well.
If all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey, most of us would never start out at all.
I was really lucky to work at CBS news. I was blessed to be able to live my dream in many ways at CBS news.
Only votes talk, everything else walks.
I'd much rather wear out than rust out.
If I didn't have a front-row seat on history, it was at least a seat on the aisle.
A college degree is the key to realizing the American dream, well worth the financial sacrifice because it is supposed to open the door to a world of opportunity.
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