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I can possibly say I have entertained and educated more people than anyone else in the world.

I feel that my whole life is a contribution.

During a long career in TV broadcasting, I spent a lot of time contributing to other people's creations.

I feel that is more important than my work, the influence I have on my students.

I was an omnivore at reading, so that everything I ever read contributed.

What's important to me is to share, and being inspired, and inspiring.

My whole life was geared toward being a highly educated person.

I've made a lot of people a lot of money, and I've made a lot of people really happy. I've entertained millions and millions of people.

The importance and influence of books on me has been cumulative: the result of hearing and reading lots of stories about interesting people and places.