105 Quotes by Matt Lauer

I don't find anything comes out of getting in someone's face during an interview and screaming.

Over the course of 20 years that I've been at NBC, I have never seen the amount of money I make reported correctly by the media.

I take the harsh criticism along with the compliments.

Outside of my family and my work, I have two passions, both instilled in me by my father: golf and fishing.

What makes people successful in this business is to be yourself on camera. Sounds simple. It's not.

Some of what is being said about me is untrue or mischaracterized, but there is enough truth in these stories to make me feel embarrassed and ashamed. I regret that my shame is now shared by the people I cherish dearly.

I don't want to be known in my life for what I do from 5 to 9 in the mornings.

I did not stay at the 'Today' show because of money. I think there are other ways to make money.

When you feel your family is being threatened and hurt, you speak up. And then you put your head down and go back about your business.