"In New York, I like it when you can get bagels at 3 in the morning."
About Shepard Smith
Shepard Smith — Life and Legacy
Shepard Smith is a distinguished American journalist recognized for his role as a chief news anchor and managing editor at CNBC. His career has been marked by a steadfast dedication to journalistic integrity, particularly during his time at Fox News, where he often challenged the prevailing narratives of his colleagues. Smith's quotes reflect his core belief that 'The truth is not a partisan issue,' emphasizing the necessity for journalists to present facts without bias. This perspective has shaped his approach to reporting, as he consistently advocates for transparency and accountability in the media. His assertion that 'Facts are not subjective' highlights a fundamental principle of his journalism: the importance of objective reporting in a landscape often clouded by opinion and sensationalism. By prioritizing truth over sensationalism, Smith has not only set a standard for his peers but has also encouraged audiences to demand higher standards from their news sources. Smith's impact on journalism is profound; he has inspired a generation of reporters to uphold ethical standards and to challenge the status quo. His quotes resonate with those who value honesty and integrity in media, making his insights particularly relevant in today's complex information environment.
Quote collection
Shepard Smith quotes (page 1 of 2)
28 quotes — follow a thought to its full quote page.
"We are America; we don't torture. And the moment that is not the case, I want off the train."
"We don't communicate in full sentences anyway. We don't need all those words."
"I need to keep my story count high. I'm trying to get as many stories in my hour as is humanly possible. We're telling more stories in our hour than any national newscast has in the history of this business, I think."
"We have a product for sale called news, and I'm a salesman."
"I've never been in a focus-group meeting. I wonder how many anchors can say that."
"Working for the Man seemed really good to me."
"Oh, I don't talk about God."
"When I make an error, it's a very bad day in my house."
"I think there's a certain sense of grounding that comes from not being a rich kid from a media-elite school."
"And yet, something inside you is so horrible or you're such a coward or whatever the reason that you decide that you have to end it. Robin Williams, at 63, did that today."
"I’m not a liberal elite who was educated in the northeast, for example, I’m just a kid from Mississippi."
"I come from a place where we feel like we're not represented in the national media."
"Not even my parents know how I vote."
"There has to be news at a place called Fox News."
"I like stories that affect families."
"I like to cover news when it happens, not five years later."
"I take the subway to work. I love mass transportation."
"We do not have an outbreak of Ebola in the United States. Nowhere. We do have two health care workers who contracted the disease from a dying man. They are isolated. There is no information to suggest that the virus has spread to anyone in the general population in America. Not one person in the general population in the United States."
"I'm fortunate enough not to be poor, and I'm not a bad tipper."