What I'll cherish most is how Tim listened to my particular brand of political discourse and patiently, but not patronizingly, corrected me when I was off base.
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As an actor I have had the good fortune to work with many stars. But when I heard that Tim Russert was booked to do a cameo on Homicide: Life on the Street in 1996 I was thrilled. Tim was gracious, nice to everyone and obviously thrilled to be on the set. He acquitted himself very well, and performed like a "natural".

What I'll cherish most is how Tim listened to my particular brand of political discourse and patiently, but not patronizingly, corrected me when I was off base. He modified some of my views and much to my delight agreed with much of what I had to say. It was an all too brief tutelage that left me with an everlasting impression of this gift to humanity: Tim Russert.

Everytime I saw him at some event or other he always had a smile and a quip that made me feel that he somehow cared for and liked me.

I am so grateful that on Meet The Press Tom Brokaw and Tim's other friends movingly and eloquently shared with millions of viewers the love, friendship and and eternal fond memories that this gentle giant among men engendered.

Godspeed, dear Tim.

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