Sam Donaldson Quotes

A collection of quotes by Sam Donaldson.

Sam Donaldson is an American television journalist and news anchor, best known for his work with ABC News. Born on March 11, 1934, in El Paso, Texas, Donaldson completed his education at Texas Western College (now known as the University of Texas at El Paso) and the University of Southern California.

In 1967, Donaldson joined ABC News as a general assignment reporter and quickly rose to prominence for his fearless and tenacious approach to journalism. He covered a wide range of major events, including the White House, presidential campaigns, and international conflicts. Donaldson became one of the most recognizable faces on television, well-known for his distinctive voice and tough questioning style.

From 1989 to 1999, he co-anchored the Sunday edition of ABC's "World News Tonight" with Cokie Roberts. In addition to his anchoring duties, Donaldson filed reports for various news programs and hosted the weekly political program "PrimeTime Live." He also moderated multiple presidential debates and played a pivotal role in the coverage of significant political moments in American history.

Following his retirement from full-time news reporting, Donaldson continued to contribute to ABC News as a commentator, offering insights and analysis on political developments. Throughout his career, he garnered numerous awards and accolades for his exceptional journalism, including several Emmy Awards and the Edward R. Murrow Award.

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The truth is, when I got started in this business, it wasn't

The truth is, when I got started in this business, it wasn't because I had a full understanding of the importance of the business, but because I thought it was fun. I found it exciting. It fulfilled me, whatever it was that I was looking for.

Sam Donaldson

Business Truth Fun

And really, the basis, I think, of achieving some success in

And really, the basis, I think, of achieving some success in what I want to do today comes from my mother's push to get me to read and to make something of myself from the standpoint of an education.

Sam Donaldson

Education

I don't know many people, if any, who have had some straight

I don't know many people, if any, who have had some straight line toward success. I mean, they start here, they work hard, they've got what it takes, and they just go straight to the top over some number of years. Most people get a little failure.

Sam Donaldson

Failure

And from a military school which taught me that to fit into

And from a military school which taught me that to fit into society, you can't just do anything you damn well please because it will suit you. And that it's much better to be with the winners than it is with the losers.

Sam Donaldson

Society