Anything that isnt opposed by about 40 percent of humanity is either an evil business or so unimportant that it simply doesnt matter. – Russell Baker
Roosevelts declaration that Americans had nothing to fear but fear itself was a glorious piece of inspirational rhetoric and just as gloriously wrong. – Russell Baker
You can always tell folks from nonfolks. Folks like to feel good, like to smile for the camera when theres a big photo opportunity for a really good cause. – Russell Baker
Anticipating that most poetry will be worse than carrying heavy luggage through OHare Airport, the public, to its loss, reads very little of it. – Russell Baker
Some people want fame, popularity and huge sales. Ive always hoped to have a really long career. So Ive tried to make each of my creative decisions and business decisions to allow for longevity. As a side effect I got really famous and really big. I didnt realize the two could go together. – Jewel