I had a little insight into life that most kids probably didn't have. My mother was a schoolteacher, and my father was a social worker. Through his eyes I saw the underside of society. Charles Kuralt eyefatherinsight Change image and share on social
Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything. Charles Kuralt coastcountryhighway Change image and share on social
I recognize that I had a good deal of good luck in my life. I came along at a time when it was pretty easy to get a job in journalism. I went to work at CBS News when I was about 22, and within a year or so was reporting on the air. Charles Kuralt aircbsdeal share on social
In television, everything is gone with the speed of light, literally. It is no field for anybody with intimations of immortality. Charles Kuralt fieldimmortalityintimation Change image and share on social
It does no harm just once in a while to acknowledge that the whole country isn't in flames, that there are people in the country besides politicians, entertainers, and criminals. Charles Kuralt acknowledgecountrycriminal Change image and share on social
The love of family and the admiration of friends is much more important than wealth and privilege. Charles Kuralt admirationfamilyfriend Change image and share on social
I believe that writing is derivative. I think good writing comes from good reading. Charles Kuralt derivativegoodread Change image and share on social
Now that I look back on it, having retired from being a reporter, it was kind of romantic. It was a wonderful way to live one's life, just as I imagined it would be when I was 6 or 7. Charles Kuralt backimaginekind Change image and share on social
I wasn't a very discriminating reader. I read just about everything that came along. Charles Kuralt discriminatereadreader Change image and share on social
Kids are always asked, What are you going to be when you grow up? I needed an answer. So instead of saying, a fireman, or a policeman, I said, a reporter. Charles Kuralt answeraskfireman Change image and share on social
