Jim Lehrer Quotes

Once we get them in the studio, you interview a person the same way you would interview another. You ask them a question. You let them answer. You try to listen closely and then ask a follow-up.

Whomever you're going to interview, you have to be interested in what it is you want to know from them. You have to be interested in the subject.

I try to ask the questions I think fans want to hear and just have a good, relaxed conversation.

When you're in the middle of an interview, it's so easy to stop listening and think about the next question you're going to ask. You can miss that golden moment which might take you in a different direction or a direction you didn't expect.

Whenever you go into a new industry, you definitely want to do your homework.

I'm a very cerebral person and I like to do my homework and break it down. I like to feel like I did my due diligence. It's a confidence factor for me, as an actor.

When you ask people questions about what they've done, not only do you get knowledge, but they like you because people like to be asked questions about what they've done and talk to someone who's interested in them.

I would never advocate anyone doing anything without educating themselves and finding out exactly what they're in for.

A lot of times, going into the interview, you have an idea of maybe what you want to talk about. And the people you are interviewing have an idea of what they want to talk about.

Interviewing people is hard.

If you're coming to do an interview with me, you should know about me. It's not that it's 'cos I'm Wizkid; I'd even hate it if you were coming to interview my friend and asked him the same question. You're here for an interview, so you should know who you're doing the interview with.

I'm not really good at asking people questions in interviews. I just try to have fun, to talk.

An answer to a question no one asked is a wasted answer.

The eagerness of a listener quickens the tongue of a narrator.

An appreciative listener is always stimulating.

I get interviewed a lot, and I found myself listening to what the interviewer is asking me, I'm analyzing what I'm being asked more than my response.

Years ago, I tried to top everybody, but I don't anymore. I realized it was killing conversation. When you're always trying for a topper you aren't really listening. It ruins communication

Don't be an examiner, be the interested inquirer.

Do your homework and know your business better than anyone. Otherwise, someone who knows more and works harder will kick your ass.

I would love the chance to ask follow-up questions of Susan Rice because David Gregory apparently did not avail himself of that opportunity. Greta, I just listened to the clip - I get tougher questions in the Bojangles drive-through than he asked her.

In churches, we live with the danger of one-way verbal traffic.

Selling is nothing more than asking questions and waiting for an answer.

Does anyone have any questions for my answers?

You shouldn't just pick a stock - you should do your homework.

Working with people is what I like to do. I don't feel intimidated. I always go in prepared. When you're not prepared, that's when you feel uncomfortable.