"CBS news anchor Dan Rather has interviewed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. When asked what it was like to talk to a crazy man, Saddam said, 'It's not so bad.'"
- Conan O'Brien
About this Quote
In this quote, Conan O'Brien is referencing an interview that happened between CBS news anchor Dan Rather and Iraqi totalitarian Saddam Hussein. During the interview, Rather asked Saddam what it was like to talk with somebody who is considered to be psychologically unsteady. In response, Saddam nonchalantly mentioned that it wasn't as bad as one may think. O'Brien is utilizing this quote to highlight the absurdity of the situation and to poke fun at Saddam's casual attitude towards his own actions and habits. It likewise acts as a commentary on the unpredictable and often bizarre nature of political leaders and their actions.
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