But let me tell you something about polls.
I really don't worry about polls or focus groups.
Reporters dwell on the process, asking about polls, tactical strategy and, of course, the story of the day.
But, since we're talking about polls, I think you will find it interesting.
I could talk about polls and strategy today, but in a week none of it will mean anything.
Readers, too, need to know something about polls - at least enough to sniff out good polls from bad.
"The truth is, I think we have gone absolutely out of our minds about polls."
He wants to know if it would be ill mannered to horsewhip people who, five weeks after the election, still talk about polls.
Clinton advisers said they were not concerned about polls showing some early signs of a tightened race for black support.
I'm not supposed to read or care about polls.