TASK DEFINITION: Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
PROBLEM: The New York Times and others, quoting "lawyers connected to the case," report Lindsey had earlier advised Tripp to seek Bennett's help, advice Tripp eschewed.

SOLUTION: The NY times and others, quotes "lawyers connected to the case," Lindsey had advised Tripp to get Bennett's help.

PROBLEM: Carlson describes W. as the kind of guy who cries when talking about his father and loves telling rich contributors to quit being so damned selfish.

SOLUTION: Carlson describes W. as the kind of guy who cries when talking about his father.

PROBLEM: "The biggest contributors in the room, at a recent Al Gore fundraiser here in California's Antelope Valley, were my husband and I. Our check was for $20."

SOLUTION:
"The biggest contributors, at a recent Al Gore fundraiser here in Antelope Valley, were my husband and I.