"The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love."
Bryant Gumbel
Television Journalist
Bryant Gumbel is a prominent American journalist and television host, known for his impactful work on 'Today' and 'Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.'
- Born
- September 29, 1948
- Quotes
- 17
- Rank
- #4357
About Bryant Gumbel
Bryant Gumbel — Life and Legacy
Bryant Gumbel is a distinguished American journalist and television personality, recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to broadcast journalism. His work on programs like 'Today' and 'Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel' has not only informed audiences but also challenged the status quo in media representation. Gumbel's quotes often reflect his deep commitment to truth and resilience, emphasizing the necessity of integrity in journalism. For instance, he has articulated that 'journalism is about the truth, and the truth is what we owe our audience.' This perspective showcases his belief that accountability is paramount in his field. Gumbel's worldview is shaped by his experiences as a Black journalist in a predominantly white industry, which has informed his views on resilience. He often states that 'the only way to succeed is to keep pushing forward,' illustrating his belief that perseverance is essential in overcoming barriers. His quotes reveal a profound understanding of the challenges faced by journalists and the importance of maintaining ethical standards in reporting. Today, Gumbel's insights resonate with those navigating the complexities of media and truth. His emphasis on integrity and resilience continues to inspire journalists and audiences alike, reinforcing the idea that truth-telling is a vital component of a functioning democracy.
Quote collection
Bryant Gumbel quotes
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"Live your life with a purpose beyond yourself, and you'll find that the world is as bold and broad as the interests that brought you here."
"The bottom line is more tax money is going to be needed. Just how much will be the primary issue on the agenda when Congressional leaders meet with the President later today, Wednesday, May the 9th, 1990. And good morning, welcome to Today. It’s a Wednesday morning, a day when the budget picture, frankly, seems gloomier than ever. It now seems the time has come to pay the fiddler for our costly dance of the Reagan years."
"Success takes the courage to know who you really are and be comfortable with that."
"Time changes every man. Unusual circumstances change them in unusual ways"
"I once read that the only way to enjoy life is to observe everything with a sense of detached amusement. I don't always do that, but it serves you well to keep it in mind."
"How can you rank BYU No. 1? Who'd they play - Bo Diddley Tech?"
"It's not that I dislike many people. It's just that I don't like many people."
"In the first two years this is a man [Clinton] who tried his best to balance the budget, to reform health care, to fight for gay rights, to support personal freedoms. Couldn’t those be considered doing the right things, evidence of true character?"
"There is a lot to life, and a lot more than just television to life."
"The bombing in Oklahoma City has focused renewed attention on the rhetoric that’s been coming from the right and those who cater to angry white men. Right-wing talk show hosts like Rush Limbaugh, Bob Grant, Oliver North, G. Gordon Liddy, Michael Reagan and others take to the air every day with basically the same format: Detail a problem, blame the government or a group and invite invective from like-minded people. Never do most of the radio hosts encourage outright violence, but the extent to which their attitudes may embolden or encourage some extremists has clearly become an issue."
"I'm still going to do television. I'm just not going to do morning television. I would like to do some things that satisfy interests, private interests."
"Largely, as a result of the policies and priorities of the Reagan administration, more people are becoming poor and staying poor in this country than at any time since World War II."
"I feel young, but my body doesn't agree."
"You'll never see me working five days a week again."
"If I’m a young black man in South Central L.A., where poverty is rampant and unemployment is skyrocketing, I see that Washington’s promises of a year ago have gone unfulfilled, I see that perhaps for a second time, the court’s inability to mete out justice in a blind fashion, why shouldn’t I vent my anger?"
"I feel responsibility for a lot of things that I manage to touch."