Douglas Brinkley Quotes

Unlike most fine writers, he wasn't in love with his own words.

Douglas Brinkley

If life were fattening, Walter Cronkite would weigh 500 pounds.

Douglas Brinkley

Cronkite is not a genius at anything except being straight, honest, and normal.

Douglas Brinkley

Cronkite was always one step short of disillusionment.

Douglas Brinkley

When he (Walter Cronkite) drank, he had an appetite for both history and political bullshit.

Douglas Brinkley