REACTION TO THE DEATH OF LARRY KING

“I enjoyed my 20+ interviews with Larry King over the years. He had a great sense of humor and a genuine interest in people. He gave a direct line to the American people and worked hard to get the truth for them, with questions that were direct but fair. Farewell, my friend.” — Former President Bill Clinton

“It was always a treat to sit at your table. And hear your stories. Thank you Larry King.” — Oprah Winfrey

“For my entire career in television Larry was a generous and fearless friend who performed in outrageous skits with the glee and skill of a vaudevillian. Larry will be rightly lauded as a consummate broadcaster and interviewer, but he was also a hilariously funny and generous performer. Rest In Peace, Larry.” — Talk show host Conan O’Brien

“My friend Larry King has died. It is literally true that thousands of us can make that sad statement this morning. While he was easily caricatured, I’ve never known anybody who made a bigger deal out of the slightest kindness afforded him.” — News commentator Keith Olbermann

“When I was a young morning DJ, I listened to Larry King’s overnight radio show every night on my way to work. He was one of the greats and I am glad to have known him ‘Bethesda, Maryland you’re on the air...’ ” — Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel

“Goodbye and Godspeed to Larry King; a great interviewer and a great listener, and they are not the same thing. He always made me feel as though I were the only person in the room.” — Entertainer Bette Midler

“Larry King was my colleague and good friend. He was an amazing interviewer and a mentor to so many of us. He loved what he did and all of us loved him. He was a real mensch. My Deepest Condolences to his loving family. May He Rest In Peace and May His Memory Be A Blessing.” — CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer