Quotes by Larry King

About Larry King:

Larry King is an American television and radio host, actor, voice actor and comedian whose work has been recognized with awards including two Peabodys and 10 Cable ACE Awards.
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I'm the worst person to be stuck with in a traffic jam.

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I have never understood the Iowa caucus.

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With 500 channels and the Internet available, you'd think a candidate could get the word out.

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When I was 5 years old I would lie in bed, look at the radio, and I wanted to be on the radio. I don't know why.

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I fantasized being a broadcaster.

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I was always telling everyone, I want to be a broadcaster. They'd say, What, are you crazy? What, you're going to be Arthur Godfrey?

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I have lifelong friends. My oldest friend, Herbie, has been a friend since I was 9. I've had bonds for over 50 years with people.

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If I do something caring for a friend, I have no doubt in my mind they would do it for me.

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I've made a lot of mistakes. I've bonded with some people who use you, and some people that take advantage of you.

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It's joyful to give. But for people who want to take advantage of you, you're kind of an easy mark.

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Communications is the number one major in America today. CNN had 25,000 applicants for five intern jobs this summer.

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If you do something, expect consequences.

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I'm from Brooklyn. In Brooklyn, if you say, 'I'm dangerous', you'd better be dangerous.

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My father died when I was nine and a half. We were on relief for two years. They call it welfare now, but it was relief then... I never forgot the generosity of New York.

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I've taken my boys to the house I grew up in. Taken them to the site of Ebbets Field, where the Dodgers used to play. They go to all the Dodger games, and they play Little League ball. I have infused them with New York spirit.

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I'm 80 years old, and I don't know what I'm going to be when I grow up.

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You gotta ask 'why' questions. 'Why did you do this?' A 'why' question you can't answer with one word.

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I never use the word 'I' when I interview someone. I think it's irrelevant.

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Gleason became like a mentor of mine. I had Gleason helping me on television, Godfrey on radio.

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I like to put a stake in people, because I know people helped me.

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Author Bio

  • NameLarry King
  • DescriptionAmerican television and radio host
  • BornNovember 19, 1933
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor; Radio Host; Journalist; Television Presenter; Voice Actor; Writer