“A typical 'Larry King Live' is a pastiche whose absurdism defies parod...” — James Wolcott Quote

“A typical 'Larry King Live' is a pastiche whose absurdism defies parody. Wearing his trademark suspenders and purple shirts, he looks as if he's strapped to the chair with vertical seat belts, unable to eject.”

“In 2008, Barack Obama did get Democrats hyperventilating, whipped up to a creamy froth, while John McCain creaked ahead like a cranky granddad whom Republicans let move to the front of the buffet line, deferring to seniority, as they had in 1996, when Bob Dole turtled to the top of the ticket.”

“I think I am the greatest fighter in any class. I know I can hold two, maybe even three belts.”

“My main goal was to win all the belts, and I have done that.”

“Governments are out of control, irresponsible, never have enough money, never tighten their own belts, and when they are forced to, they always threaten to shut down police departments and teachers and all these things.”