Politics aside, The New York Times recently reported on Gingrich's speaking fee. Wouldn't that be nice to command a $60,000 speaking fee!

"And last week, explaining why he had no need to work as a lobbyist, he boasted that he commanded $60,000 per speechAnd last week, explaining why he had no need to work as a lobbyist, he boasted that he commanded $60,000 per speech..."

Full article here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/06/us/politics/campaign-2012-when-gingrichs-big-thoughts-backfire.html