"It's kind of like marathon dancing," says the NBC anchor Tom Brokaw.

"Michael is now in the best shape he has been in here," said the NBC anchor Tom Brokaw.

Mr. Brokaw, the NBC anchor, said: "I've been through so much and learned so much.

She selected and scheduled authors and other literary figures, briefed NBC anchors and correspondents and wrote questions they asked the guests.

"It's like trying to judge an 800-meter race by the first 20 yards," said Tom Brokaw, the NBC anchor.

Asked how his subjects from the strong, silent generation regarded their children from the weak, chatty one, the NBC anchor replied: "They're bemused.

Tim Russert, the NBC anchor, predicted a long run for the ramifications of the Gore-Bush electoral standoff.

Mr. Brokaw, the NBC anchor, said the president was enthusiastic throughout the interview.

Presumably, that explained things; the NBC anchor was too young to understand.

The Vice President, said Mr. Brokaw, the NBC anchor, "has made a remarkable recovery."