“Quotable Quotes”about Bill O’Shaughnessy’s books

“Few people have as rich a talent for ‘writing for the ear’ – Charles Kuralt and Charles Osgood certainly.  Also Paul Harvey.  And Bill O’Shaughnessy, who is among a select few who create magic with their words.”

 …Governor Mario M. Cuomo

“I enjoyed Bill O’Shaughnessy’s first two books of ‘character’ portraits.  I even relished his sketches of people I never met.  They are rather like potato chips in that you can’t stop with only one!   And his portrait of Nelson (Rockefeller) is still second to none.”

Henry A. Kissinger
Former Secretary of State

“Bill O’Shaughnessy’s editorials make his New York TV counterparts look like so much mish-mash.”

 …The New York Times

“O’Shaughnessy is widely heard and heralded in Westchester - and beyond.”                                                                         
…Walter Cronkite

“I applaud Bill O’Shaughnessy’s intelligent editorials concerning Free Speech.  So many remain silent and it is alarming.  His is a brave stance.”

 …Howard Stern

“Future generations will thank Bill O’Shaughnessy for his spirited and eloquent defense of Walter Cronkite and Frank Stanton … and for rallying the broadcasting industry to our cause.”

 …William S. Paley
 Founder, CBS

“William O’Shaughnessy, the colorful owner of WRTN and WVOX, has for years been keeping alive the disappearing art of radio editorials.”

 …David Hinckley
Critic-at-large, Daily News

“Bill O’Shaughnessy is a great reminder that politics and people in New York don’t have to be sleazy.  The radio baron and squire of Westchester, is perhaps the last of our great advocates.”

 …Neal Travis
 Feature columnist, New York Post

“Bill O’Shaughnessy maneuvers words like Nelson Riddle arranged notes …!”

…Thomas F. Leahy
CBS television executive

“All the dazzling and appealing characters of ‘The Golden Apple’ come alive in these stirring commentaries from Westchester, the very heart of the Eastern Establishment.”                         

…Kenneth Cole
 Designer, philanthropist

“Anything Bill O’Shaughnessy touches or writes turns to gold.  His new book is something I’m sure every New Yorker will want to read it …”

 …Governor George E. Pataki

 “His is an authentic voice.”  

 …Louis Boccardi
President/CEO, The Associated Press

“Bill O’Shaughnessy’s pronouncements add up to … true centrism, a search and call for common ground, for a consensus built on fair play, decency, common sense, getting along.”

 …New York Daily News

“Bill O’Shaughnessy’s writing is marvelous.”

  …Brooke Astor
Philanthropist

“I have been ‘neighborly involved’ with Bill O’Shaughnessy for a long time.  When I turn on his special radio station … and he’s carrying on about something … it’s like coming home.”

…Ossie Davis
  Actor, playwright, activist

As a Westchester neighbor and old friend  I am a great admirer of Bill O’Shaughnessy’s pithy editorials.

  Vice President Nelson A. Rockefeller

“Bill O’Shaughnessy uses words like Erroll Flynn used a saber … and Ed Murrow used to broadcast from the rooftops of London.”

Tony Malara
Former president
CBS Television Network

“Some of the most exquisite pieces of political writing I’ve seen or heard.”

…John V. Lindsay
 Former mayor of New York

 “Everyone around New York is reading Bill O’Shaughnessy’s books these days.  It’s really wonderful stuff …”

Ernie Anastos
WCBS-TV

“I respect Bill O’Shaughnessy’s courage and cherish his friendship …”

…Walter Anderson
Editor, Parade

 “Bill O’Shaughnessy has a great, great eye for the colorful stuff.  For one brief moment, I thought I was back in the 50’s – 60’s, even the 70’s when I met him.  His writing is so much fun …”

Hon. Edward N. Ney
Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada
chairman emeritus, Young & Rubicam

“A treasure trove of New York history, politics and culture – from a true oral historian.  O’Shaughnessy is an insightful tour guide to the Empire State.”

…Richard Norton Smith
Author-historian
Rockefeller biographer
Executive Director, The Senator Robert Dole Institute

“His taste remains impeccable…with wit and depth and sense of humor.”

…A.M. Rosenthal
 New York Times & Daily News

 “A prophet with honor in his own time.  I savored every line … especially that which declared “we can amplify the sweet strength of the people.”

…Don West
Editor, Broadcasting & Cable
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