Larry King quotes

Larry King was an American entertainer and legendary television and radio host best known for his long-running talk show, "Larry King Live." His approachable interviewing style and trademark suspenders made him a household name in broadcasting. He left a lasting impact on journalism and popular culture through his decades-spanning career. Here are 34 of his quotes:

I remind myself every morning: Nothing I say this day will teach me anything. So if I'm going to learn, I must do it by listening. (Larry King)

I'm the worst person to be stuck with in a traffic jam.

Larry King

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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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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You cannot talk to people successfully if they think you are not interested in what they have to say or you have no respect for them.

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

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I'm sort of the comic relief after a hard day at work. My message is that it's OK to relax.

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Those who have succeeded at anything and don't mention luck are kidding themselves.

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I have never understood the Iowa caucus. (Larry King)

Getting your house in order and reducing the confusion gives you more control over your life. Personal organization some how releases or frees you to operate more effectively.

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When I broke in, in 1957, it was wide open. Now you're up against strong competition.

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Les Miserables is one of my favorite stories.

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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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People would pay money to work at CNN.

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If you do something, expect consequences.

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I worked on the United Parcel Service truck, I sold home delivery of milk. But always, in the back of my mind, I wanted to get into radio.

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The names are bigger, the show is worldwide, but I get a royal pass into life in the broadcasting business.

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If they asked me, I did two shifts. I did sports, I did news, because I loved it.

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I'm having as much fun today as I did when I made $55 a week, because it is as much fun. (Larry King)

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

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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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My biggest fear is death, because I don't think I'm going anywhere. And since I don't think that, and I don't have a belief ... I'm married to someone who has the belief, so she knows she's going somewhere.

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Larry King

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Occupation: American Entertainer
Born: November 19, 1933
Died: January 23, 2021
Quotes count: 34

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