“I couldn't do my show without spending 12 years on the streets of Humboldt Park. It made me a better interrogator. Still, if they had taken me out of my squad car and gave me a show, I would've been terrible. But on 'Springer,' the spotlight was on Jerry and I got to grow up within the show.” IfsYearsMadeStillsShowsGrowsGrowing UpTakenStreetsCarTerribleSpendingParksJerrySpotlightSquad Author:Steve Wilkos
“I also made two very important discoveries as time went on. In the first place, I discovered that making money was easy. I had been led to believe that money and possessions would insure me a life of happiness and peace of mind. So that was the path I pursued. In the second place, I discovered that making money and spending it foolishly was completely meaningless. I knew that this was not what I was here for, but at that time I didn't know exactly what I was here for.” KnowsMindFirstsBelieveMadeTwoImportantEasyMoneyPathDiscoveryPossessionSpendingMaking MoneyPeace Of MindMeaninglessPursuedSecond Place Book:Peace Pilgrim: Her Life and Work in Her Own Words Source: Peace Pilgrim: Her Life and Work in Her Own Words