I was so low that I wanted to exit. And I took a bunch of pills, and they were sleeping pills. And at least they would put me to sleep, and maybe I wouldn't wake up, and that was fine. Mike Wallace bunchexitfine Change image and share on social
I was copeless. Not just hopeless, but copeless. I tried to keep on working because I was ashamed of acknowledging the fact that I was depressed. You don't use that word. Mike Wallace acknowledgeashamedcopeless Change image and share on social
Even though Jack Kennedy and I were about the same age and lived in the same neighborhood and attended the same elementary school, our paths seldom crossed during the years he lived in Brookline. I'm sure that in time, I would have gotten to know him better if he hadn't moved away. Mike Wallace ageattendbrookline share on social
As I approach my 88th birthday, it's become apparent to me that my eyes and ears, among other appurtenances, aren't quite what they used to be. The prospect of long flights to wherever in search of whatever are not quite as appealing. Mike Wallace 88thapparentappeal share on social
You're not a nutcase if you want to go see a psychiatrist. Mike Wallace nutcasepsychiatrist Change image and share on social
Covering Richard Nixon's triumphant run in 1968 turned out to be my last major assignment as a general correspondent for CBS News. In September of that year, '60 Minutes' made its debut and I began the best, the most fulfilling job a reporter could imagine. Mike Wallace assignmentbegincbs share on social
It's astonishing what you learn and feel and see along the way. That's why a reporter's job, as you know, is such a joy. Mike Wallace astonishfeeljob Change image and share on social
There's nothing, repeat, nothing to be ashamed of when you're going through a depression. If you get help, the chances of your licking it are really good. But, you have to get yourself onto a safe path. Mike Wallace ashamedchancedepression share on social
I used to have acne when I was a kid growing up. You can imagine how serious that was in making you feel bad. And I had skinny bow legs. I mean, as a kid growing up, I was an insecure fella. Mike Wallace acnebadbow Change image and share on social
I'm just not that comfortable writing so much about myself. Mike Wallace comfortablewrite Change image and share on social
