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Dan Rather
Age: 82
Born: 1941
Born: October 31
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Daniel Irvin Dan Rather
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I quote the late Ed Murow. ... He said: 'Look, people listen to me when they want an eyewitness account. 'They think I'm a pretty good reporter. But when it comes to my opinions, mine are not worth anymore than the guy at the end of the bar.' And I believe that about myself.
Dan Rather
If I didn't have a front-row seat on history, it was at least a seat on the aisle.
Dan Rather
I think you can be an honest person and lie about any number of things.
Dan Rather
Americans are once again looking outward
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I read the book [My Life by Bill Clinton] completely. And I think it compares very favorably with Ulysses S. Grant's gold standard of presidential autobiographies.
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I'm proud to say I've never been anybody's lapdog.
Dan Rather
One of the most important roles of our journalists is to be watchdogs.
Dan Rather
Editing can alter the original meaning and context, and computers can alter the image itself. The camera can also be manipulated. At the very least, it must be turned in one direction - only one direction at a time ... Who chooses what direction to point the camera, and why?
Dan Rather
I'd much rather wear out than rust out.
Dan Rather
Performing doesn't turn me on. It's an egomaniac business, filled with prima donnas - including this one.
Dan Rather
Fear rules almost every newsroom in the country.
Dan Rather
Journalists should denounce government by public opinion polls.
Dan Rather
Always marry a woman from Texas. No matter how tough things get, she's seen tougher.
Dan Rather
Americans will put up with anything provided it doesn't block traffic.
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Courage is being afraid but going on anyhow.
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I've never believed in measuring one's worth by the size of his or her bank account. I prefer to look at distance traveled.
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The reelection of Bill Clinton is as secure as a double-knot tied in wet rawhide.
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I know that this story is true.
Dan Rather
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'.
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But we cannot rely on memorials and museums alone. We can tell ourselves we will never forget and we likely won't. But we need to make sure that we teach history to those who never had the opportunity to remember in the first place.
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