The years after 50 can be a time of great productivity, meaningful work, pleasure, creativity, and innovation. It's a huge opportunity.

The courage to try something new makes me proud.

Twins are a high-risk pregnancy, by definition. The quieter I am, the longer I can keep them growing.

There might be false starts and do-overs.You are entitled to experiment before you find your calling.

My father was so good-natured and had such a happy disposition. I've always confused him with Jimmy Stewart. So, think Jimmy Stewart. That's my dad.

I've come to recognize what I call my 'inside interests.' Telling stories. And helping people tell their stories is a sort of interpersonal gardening. My work at NBC News was to report the news, but in hindsight, I often tried to look for some insight to share that might spark a moment of recognition in a viewer.

I spent an awful lot of my life underestimating myself and, as a result, not exceeding my own expectations.