Walter Winchell quotes

Walter Winchell was an influential American journalist and radio commentator, famous for his fast-paced reporting style and powerful gossip columns. His broadcasts reached millions and shaped public opinion in the mid-20th century. He became a highly controversial figure for blending news with entertainment and for his outspoken political commentary. Here are 21 of his quotes:

Gossip is the art of saying nothing in a way that leaves practically nothing unsaid.

Walter Winchell

Good evening Mr and Mrs America, from border to border and coast to coast and all the ships at sea. Let's go to press.

Walter Winchell

Never above you. Never below you. Always beside you.

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I usually get my stuff from people who promised somebody else that they would keep it a secret.

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The best way to get along is never to forgive an enemy or forget a friend.

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The same thing happened today that happened yesterday, only to different people.

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Hollywood is a place where they place you under contract instead of under observation.

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Remember that nobody will ever get ahead of you as long as he is kicking you in the seat of the pants.

Walter Winchell

An optimist is someone who gets treed by a lion but enjoys the scenery.

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Today's gossip is tomorrow's headline.

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We must not indulge in unfavorable views of mankind, since by doing it we make bad men believe they are no worse than others, and we teach the good that they are good in vain.

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She's been on more laps than a napkin.

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A pessimist is one who builds dungeons in the air.

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The only ones who like Milton Berle are his mother - and the public.

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Broadway is a main artery of New York life - the hardened artery.

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Too many people expect wonders from democracy, when the most wonderful thing of all is just having it.

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Hollywood is where they shoot too many pictures and not enough actors.

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(variation on above to demonstrate the good neighbor policy, probably) "Good Evening Mr. and Mrs. North and South America and by shortwave to all the ships at sea, let's go to press!"

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