Eliot Spitzer on Today Show with Matt Lauer

Matt Lauer did his best to be respect to dirty former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer when he interviewed him on the Today Show this morning.

In his first interview since the scandal, Spitzer, 49, downplayed his involvement with the service, saying he used it "not frequently, not long." The disgraced politician, saying there were "no excuses possible" for his behavior, which he repeatedly called "egregious," also said that he is still frequently asked about important issues.

Even so, he said, "I’ve had flaws," and he has thought about them "deeply," he said, saying he has "tried to address these gremlins." He credits his "spectacular wife," Silda, and their three daughters "who are wonderful" for their understanding after they had to deal with "excruciating pain."

Amazingly, Spitzer was never prosecuted for his crimes, and he is not divorced. I give his wife credit for both lucky breaks.