Dan Rather Quote by Walter Cronkite
“Dan Rather and I just aren't especially chummy.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Broadcast interview, 1970s
The speaker acknowledges a lack of close friendship with Dan Rather, indicating professional distance.
In simple terms: They aren't close friends.
Key Takeaway
Accept professional relationships as they are.
Themes
professionalism
media
relationships
Mood
neutral
reflective
Type
observational
analytical
When to use this quote
- newsroom
- press conferences
- media events
Key Concepts
journalism
interpersonal dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does distance affect teamwork?
- Can professional distance be beneficial?
A Different Perspective
May overlook potential collaboration due to perceived distance.
![“There was no news in the Dan Rather piece. They didn't say [to Bush]: "We found a piece of paper that was overlooked in the 300,000 pieces of paper that were covered in the Iran-Contra hearings, and we have a piece of news we'd like to ask you about." CBS decided to create a media event and cover…” quote by Roger Ailes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/110/roger-ailes-2123_american-history_there-was-no-news-in-the-dan-rather-piec_879861.jpg)
