Quotes by Phil Donahue

“Some people are uncomfortable with the idea that humans belong to the same class of animals as cats and cows and raccoons. Theyre like the people who become successful and then dont want to be reminded of the old neighborhood.”

“Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.”

“Its like threading a needle while walking on a water bed.”

“I have been in the witness protection program for the last three weeks. I campaigned for Ralph Nader. Im now living as a woman in Mississippi.”

“The House looks like more fun. Its like the Donahue show. The Senate is like one of those Sunday morning public service programs.”

“Miss Child is never bashful with butter.”

“In order to keep this feather in the air - and thats what it is - my people have to stay on fire creatively.”

“I see all those Solomons out there, I cant wait to hear your wisdom.”

“We want a real campaign”

“Saddam was a bastard, but he was our bastard.”

“Listen, you wouldnt send your children to this war, Bill, nobody...”

“Your nephew. Very good, very good. Congratulations, you should be proud.”

“Im not... Im not...”

“... You cant intimidate me. Im not somebody you can come and just spew all your (inaudible...”

“... Loud doesnt mean right.”

“Youre nephew is not your kid...”

“Cindy Sheehan is one tough mother and nothing you say or anyone else is gonna slow her down.”

“You are part of a loud group of people who want to prove theyre tough and send other peoples kids to war to make the case.”

“How many more men and women are you going to send to have their arms and legs blown off so that you can be tough and point at people in a kind of cowardly way?”

“Its a mistake. It was poorly planned and poorly executed but Bill OReilly wants to send more kids to fight and die.”