So when I cover the president, I try to remember two things: First, if you don't ask, you don't find out; and… — Sam Donaldson Copy Share Image
The press . . . traditionally sides with authority and the establishment. — Sam Donaldson Copy Share Image
The truth is, when I got started in this business, it wasn't because I had a full understanding of the importance of the business,… — Sam Donaldson Copy Share Image
I'd rather work with someone who's good at their job but doesn't like me, than someone who likes me but is a ninny. — Sam Donaldson Copy Share Image
I wanted to be in this business, and once I got into the business I knew I enjoyed it, and I liked it, and… — Sam Donaldson Copy Share Image
My mother did all she could to control me, but at age 14 she sent me to a military school. — Sam Donaldson Copy Share Image
But in 1941, on December 8th, after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, my mother bought a radio and we listened to the war news.… — Sam Donaldson Copy Share Image
If you have a setback, and you're not doing well and then you overcome it somehow, it always sticks with you. You know it… — Sam Donaldson Copy Share Image
News conferences are the only chance the American public has to see Ronald Reagan use his mind. — Sam Donaldson Copy Share Image
If you sent me to cover a pie-baking contest on Mother's Day, I'm going to ask dear old Mom why she used artificial sweetener… — Sam Donaldson Copy Share Image
As I went to college, I went into radio and television. Now I suppose most people think that's one step ahead of basket weaving… — Sam Donaldson Copy Share Image
