"Don't aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally."
David Frost
Television Host, Journalist
David Frost was a renowned British journalist and television host, celebrated for his incisive interviews and exploration of political truth.
- Born
- April 7, 1939
- Died
- August 31, 2013
- Quotes
- 23
- Rank
- #995
About David Frost
David Frost — Life and Legacy
David Frost was a prominent British journalist and television personality, best known for his groundbreaking interviews with political figures, including Richard Nixon. His work often centered on the themes of truth and power, as he sought to unveil the complexities behind public personas and political decisions. Frost's approach was characterized by his ability to ask probing questions that challenged the status quo. In one of his notable quotes, he stated, 'The truth is not always the same as the majority opinion,' reflecting his belief that critical inquiry is essential in journalism. This perspective allowed him to navigate the often murky waters of politics, compelling leaders to confront their actions and the implications of their decisions. His legacy continues to resonate, as his quotes and interviews serve as reminders of the importance of honesty and transparency in public discourse. Frost's commitment to uncovering the truth, even when it was uncomfortable, has left an indelible mark on journalism and continues to inspire those who seek to hold power accountable.
Quote collection
David Frost quotes (page 1 of 2)
23 quotes — follow a thought to its full quote page.
"Having one child makes you a parent; having two you are a referee."
"Love is staying up all night with a sick child - or a healthy adult."
"Television is an invention that permits you to be entertained in your living room by people you wouldn't have in your home."
"New York means many different things to me. It certainly means cheesecake, more species of cheesecake than I ever knew existed: rum, orange, hazelnut, chocolate marble, Italian, Boston, and of course, New York."
"Being upbeat is the key to life."
"He's turned his life around. He used to be depressed and miserable."
"There have been many definitions of hell, but for the English the best definition is that it is the place where the Germans are the police, the Swedish are the comedians, the Italians are the defense force, Frenchmen dig the roads, the Belgians are the pop singers, the Spanish run the railways, the Turks cook the food, the Irish are the waiters, the Greeks run the government, and the common language is Dutch."
"Diplomacy, n. is the art of letting somebody else have your way."
"British business is disappointed that the MPC felt unable to act more boldly to counter the worsening economic circumstances and the sharp slowdown in the pace of economic activity,."
"When a man is tired of New York he is tired of work. And thought. And cheesecake."
"The creed of the Inland Revenue is simple: "If we can bring one little smile to one little face today, then somebody's slipped up somewhere.""
"This is what has to be remembered about the law: Beneath that cold, harsh, impersonal exterior there beats a cold, harsh, impersonal heart."
"Love is when each person is more concerned for the other than for one's self."
"Ideas matter in New York. I am certain that more conversations in New York are about ideas than anywhere else. Not just vague theories, but ideas that New Yorkers have the will, and the clout, to do something about."
"Over the last half century the television interview has given us some of TV's most heart-stopping and memorable moments. On the surface it is a simple format - two people sitting across from one another having a conversation. But underneath it is often a power struggle - a battle for the psychological advantage."
"Vote Labor and you build castles in the air. Vote Conservative and you can live in them."
"Concentration of effort and the habit of working with a definite chief aim are two of the essential factors in success, which are always found together. One leads to the other."
"A broad definition of crime in England is that it is any lower-class activity that is displeasing to the upper class."
"You can be in London at 10 o'clock and in New York at 10 o'clock. I have never found another way of being in two places at once."