A large psychic void is left by a loss of faith. So many Catholics have tried so many things to replace it.
Phil Donahue

Airlines are interesting. They not only favor celebrities, they court them.
Phil Donahue

At first, I thoroughly enjoyed being famous.
Phil Donahue

December 25th has become guilt and obligation.
Phil Donahue

Everybody is under pressure to shut up and sing.
Phil Donahue

I believe celebrity spoils people - some worse than others.
Phil Donahue

I could never understand how we could put 120,000 Japanese behind a fence in World War II. I remember being bewildered about that.
Phil Donahue

I find celebrity status difficult to bear when I am in the company of my mother.
Phil Donahue

I have had time to analyze my feelings. I am certain that they are totally neurotic, sexist, silly, and a big waste of time.
Phil Donahue

I have moved from certainty to doubt, from devotion to rebellion.
Phil Donahue


I think the idea of creating a television news source that is not beholden to corporate interests is nirvana.
Phil Donahue

I tip like crazy. They'll remember me. Celebrity can be expensive.
Phil Donahue

I was proud of the waves I had made, but wondered how many boats I was supposed to rock.
Phil Donahue

In 1953 there were two ways for an Irish Catholic boy to impress his parents: become a priest or attend Notre Dame.
Phil Donahue

In a network situation, a vice president, while he's shaving, can decide your history.
Phil Donahue

In reality, the most important things happen when you don't look for them.
Phil Donahue

Is it any wonder that for millions of men the only intimacy is physical, silent, and predictable?
Phil Donahue

Marlo taught me things I thought I knew.
Phil Donahue

Miss Child is never bashful with butter.
Phil Donahue

Oprah is more than an institution. Oprah is a very special star in the firmament. I can't imagine a greater success than she's enjoyed.
Phil Donahue