Quotes by Dick Clark

“Music is the soundtrack of your life.”

“Humor is always based on a modicum of truth. Have you ever heard a joke about a father-in-law?”

“If you want to stay young-looking, pick your parents very carefully”

“I dont set trends. I just find out what they are and exploit them.”

“The problem is when you try to impose todays standards on people living back then. Its the politically correct thing to do, but it was a different era, a different country then.”

“Im eager to enter into the meeting. Anyone that we do select, I believe, will have credentials, and well be able to show folks numbers that they want. I feel we have to do the best job we can.”

“When I looked at him, I would say to myself, Ive stolen from him, as everybody has whos a talker on television.”

“We are pleased to be at the forefront in producing what has become the fastest-growing leisure sport activity in the world, ... We look forward to taking the tiger by the tail and moving this marketing phenomenon to the next level -- television.”

“Late Show With David Letterman .”

“Well, Im using a cane, so what? So what if they shot me sitting in a wheelchair? Thats life!”

“You didnt tell me what I was getting into.”

“Its real good to be back with you again this year.”

“Last year I had a stroke. It left me in bad shape. I had to teach myself how to walk and talk all over again. It was a long hard fight. My speech is not perfect but Im getting there.”

“Its real good to be back with you again this year. You and I have been a part of each others lives for so many New Years Eves that I wouldnt have missed this for the world.”

“If our lawmakers are to effectively address immigration, international trade, the war on terror and other pressing matters, an understanding of the peoples of the world is vital.”

“Lobbyists are not permitted in our meetings and are not involved in the program in any way.”

“We were looking for the same objectives that the baseball writers and the veterans committee look for -- longevity, an outstanding career and character.”

“Were very confident. No miracles have to happen here. Its just focus on the business and get your results. Obviously theres a long way to go, but I think were on the right path.”

“It will be good to be back in New York again for New Years, and Im elated that Ryan has agreed to join me in ushering in New Years on Americas favorite holiday special.”

“Well, he was a bigot, but that doesnt detract from anything he accomplished on the field,”