13. 60 Minutes commentator Andy Rooney saw his final regular broadcast yesterday.
13. 60 Minutes commentator Andy Rooney saw his final regular broadcast yesterday. Read the full transcript of his send off here: [ION]
"And all this time, I’ve been paid to say what is on my mind on television. You don’t get any luckier than that. This is a moment I’ve dreaded. I wish I could do this forever; I can’t though. But I’m not retiring. Writers don’t retire, and I’ll always be a writer. A lot of you have sent me wonderful letters and said good things to me when you meet me in the street. I wasn’t always gracious about it — it’s hard to accept being liked. I don’t say this often, but thank you. Although, if you see me in a restaurant, please let me eat my dinner."