make the weekend pop. from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. hello, everydy. so glad you're joining us on this pretty chilly tuesday, february 4th. >> the snow won't stop! >> it cannot -- we're warm inside the studio and warm inside our hearts because you know why? >> why? >> you know why. who's here? >> colbie caillat is here. she has happy music. every time you play a song of hers, puts you in a great mood. >> her music is like she is, just adorable. we have our guys tell all panel, those guys are crazy and out of control.

and somebody has been crazy and out of control and making a lot of money at it for many years. >> who? >> jackie collins is here with her 30th novel. >> it is so hard to get on any list with jackie collins. i have a paperback coming out today, doesn't matter. i'll tell you why it doesn't matter, because jackie collins dominates all lists. >> she knows how to -- she's writing her 31st. >> that's unbelievable. >> will come out around the next time your book does. >> we have some updates -- >> and more life saving lessons, everybody. if you have times when you saved your pet's life, we would like to hear from you. >> we'll be talking about cpr and things like that. philip seymour hoffman, we have updates. as the days go on, you find out more and more, just a couple of things. they're going to dim the lights on broadway to honor him. he was a big broadway actor, nominated for a couple of tonys. >> yep, yep, yep. >> there are makeshift memorials popping up, one right outside of the actor's home. you think about what the police are saying, it is really

astonishing, i think. they said they found 49 full bags of heroin and 23 empty bags. they found syringes. i mean -- >> along with six bottles of prescription drugs. and that was for things like adhd, anxiety and one actually used for treating drug addiction. now, if all of that, we won't have toxicology for a while, but if those were in his system with the couple of bags of heroin and recently sober and then went back, putting that much into his body, i, you know -- >> it is such a loss for the acting community and you were able to -- you know, you live in that world a little bit more and know what people are saying. >> i was just talking with justin long last night, a good friend, i love justin, and apparently he was quite close friends with philip. and he and a bunch of his acting friends were out in l.a.

just sitting there just all telling phil stories, like you usually do. but they're all stunned. just stunned by this. we never heard -- he was never in the tabloids. we never heard about him stumbling out of nightclubs. there were sightings and some people said he looked disheveled and some falling asleep. none of the warning signs that the general public could see, i'm sure. the closest to him were very concerned about him. some were even suggesting that that's the reason that he had recently broken up withis long time girlfriend and mother of three children. >> yeah. >> that's a horrible thing to have to live with when you're watching someone you love destroy themselves. and you also don't want your children around, you know, to see that happening. >> it does. it brings up the topic of addiction and how difficult it is for people to battle that. and it is one of those things you fight. >> yeah, but we were talking this morning about the fact that even though a lot is being made about what a waste, what a waste, because it is, of this brilliant man, this life that is lost, but his life is no more valuable than a bum on skid row, who nobody knows his name,

nobody knows where he came from. all life is precious. and i hope they find whoever is -- this dealer, apparently, there are many, many cases now of overdoses not just the heroin, but tainted version of this heroin. >> so -- >> i think it is interesting, i think a lot of times we look for the deal and i think that's important. you should find out who provided the drugs like everybody said about michael jackson. i think when you are at -- when you are an addict, you get your drugs from somewhere. if not from person a, from person b, person c, someone. so miley cyrus, you guys, in "w" magazine. we saw this in the paper the other day and we didn't know it was her. >> didn't recognize her at all. >> look at the photo. >> i thought it was gaga at first. >> me too. and -- >> how many times have we not seen gaga just like that? >> look at this picture. i was looking at her features going is that really her? it is her. anyway, she bleached out her eyebrows and she did the interview with ronan farrow, the

guy who interviewed her for this. she talked about friends and she says basically she doesn't have a lot of them. she has a lot she can hang out with, but very, very few friends. >> well, you know what, don't you sort of feel that way as well. >> yeah. >> i mean, a lot of people you're friendly with but true friends. >> probably just a handful. >> yeah. she was talking to jay leno last week. i can't believe jay's last show is thursday, by the way. >> this coming thursday. >> anyway, and she asked -- >> we'll talk more about it in the coming days. >> she was asked by leno what advice she would give justin bieber and she said, you got a lot of money, pay people to make sure you don't get in trouble and party at your house. buy a house and add a club to it. >> he has gotten in trouble, though, at his own house out in l.a. i'm hearing good things, though, from his sources. >> you are? >> i'm hearing that he's seeking some help and is aware things

are spiraling. and that's first step towards getting the help you need. >> yeah. >> that's what we hope for. >> okay. >> she says when miley was asked, i think more and more people, you know -- you can let us know if you're tired of us talking about miley. >> yeah. >> but she does keep making news because she's smart and knows to say -- she wants to be relevant in the industry. but she's a talented girl. and when people think they have to shock you to stay relevant, surprises with the new record, unbelievable, that's the best. that's the best way to stay relevant. >> speaking of good music, this is such a cute video. so or cute or -- it is a little sad in a way. there is this young boy sitting in the back of the car and his -- there is a song that comes on the radio called "say something." 4-year-old jackson is listening to this song by christina aguilera, his dad mark kept a video camera rolling. but wanted to make sure his son was okay.

♪ say something i'm giving up on you ♪ >> are you sure? you want me to change it? ♪ it's always that i couldn't get to you ♪ >> is it a sad song? if it makes you cry, i don't want to play a sad song for you. want me to keep it on? okay, give me a thumbs up that you're okay. >> isn't that something? >> it shows you the power of music. and the chords that they're using. and the soulfulness of it. i don't think he really understands at 4. maybe. but like a little -- it is the happiest kid in the world but not afraid to bear his soul. >> remember when the mom started to sing and the baby didn't know words or anything. >> remember you're watching a movie and it is sad, you're sobbing but it is good if you want to cleanse.

>> little tiny -- >> cries also when he watches the lion king and the kroods. >> i still cry every time i see dumbo. >> what? >> dumbo, when they take the mother elephant away, oh, my gosh. oh. you don't? what's wrong with you if you don't cry when they take the mother away? you might ask why are you still watching dumbo? that's for me to know and you to find out. >> here is the question we'll pose to you. at what age do you think hollywood actresses peak? if you think in your head, what is the peak age? well, according to some study that somebody did -- >> study in the journal of -- >> management inquiry. >> the magic age is 34. all right? >> and then they start seeing a steady increase of pay through the 20s and after 34, rapidly declines. men --

>> very different for men. >> not the case. they peak at 51. okay. so if you think about -- >> i don't think george clooney peaked. >> i don't either. sandra bullock is in her 40s, mid-40s. i think she's -- >> i think they're talking about actresses who have basically been known for playing leading ladies sexy roles. they're sex symbols. when that physical beauty starts to wain, though if you see the cover of "people" magazine with christie brinkley, forget it, nothing has waned or fallen an inch. >> how is that possible? by the way, her body? >> she works hard at it, you know. i think it is very, very different for character actors. somebody like maggie smith, kathy bates, helen mirren, they keep getting -- they're fermenting and getting better with age. >> and always get roles. they sure do. but on the forbes list of 2013, only three of the top actresses were over 40. and they were jennifer aniston, sandra bullock and julia roberts.

>> okay. that can change too. who has movies coming out this year, you know? >> oh. >> okay. a shoutout, hoda woman. >> the university of miami of ohio, sorry, the tri delt ladies made a video. let's take a look. >> we love you, hoda! >> well, they love their -- >> hello! >> i wasn't in their sorority. there were no sororities at orel roberts university. >> we would encourage -- we would encourage colleges to send your videos and we'll show them. how about that? we'll show you. >> i want a video from orel roberts university. >> all this week we have been trying to show you life saving series. so this one we want to end with pets. a lot of times you see your dog

choking on something or if you have a situation -- >> very worried about bambino the other day. i gave him a little treat and it wasn't going down and i didn't know what to do. i thought, i'm going to have to give -- what cody did for the man a couple of weeks ago. but he finally swallowed it but he panicked. >> if you have any situation you can share with us about what your pet went through and how he or she survived, go to our facebook page and let us know. we want to talk about it. >> all right. >> we're going to get advice for relationships. why we ask our guys to give us advice, i don't know. always funny. >> it is. all right. we may be covered and still outside, but our music is always sunny and warms things up. >> very lovely and talented colbie caillat right after this. you got the bargain kind? you need a bunch of those to clean this mess. then i'll use a bunch of them. then how is that a bargain? [ sighs ] no, that's too many -- it's not gonna fit! whoa! cascade kitchen and math counselor. here's a solution.

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>> her latest single is called "hold on" and she's visiting us here before she makes her way down the catwalk for the women's heart health during fashion week. >> which is friday. nice to seyou. how are you? >> i'm so fantastic. >> you have a new single. >> i do. >> tell us about it. >> so it is called "hold on." and it is off my album coming out in april. it has a new sound to it. this whole album. when you hear hold on, you'll see the direction, it is very up tempo and fun and big powerful choruses and lyrics. >> hard to keep growing as an artist. >> yeah. i recorded these two albums for this one and this is the album i'm putting out there. i recorded two different directions. one was, like, more acoustic and one more pop. this is what i'm feeling right now. this is the one i'm releasing now and in a year i'll release the other one. >> you tour with the other one? it all worked out for you. >> what do you think your fans will think of this sound coming out? >> it is scary changing and

growing as an artist. but i like all different styles of music. i thought it was time to -- i'm writing new songs with amazing producers and writers i've known forever. >> this one with ryan tenor? >> with ryan tenor. >> i went to college with his father. he was a great, great musician. >> you're kidding? >> no, great songwriter. >> i've known ryan since i was 17 or 18 before either of us was in the business. so it is nice to know we get to work together still. >> you're performing for -- you have a concert coming up, right? tomorrow? >> yeah, yeah. >> tell us about that. >> i'm performing -- there is imagine dragons, lauryn hill. >> i love both of them. >> yeah. it is human rights around the world and, you know, making awareness. >> and now go red, this is heart health, important to you. >> yeah. so you were there last year, weren't you? >> i think so. i think i was. >> i was around. >> i know. it is hard to remember everything. but it is the red dress fashion show. and it's reminding women that

heart disease is the number one killer and it's preventative and anything that we can do to prevent that from happening to us and no matter what age, if you're young, old, you can prevent it by eating healthy, exercise. it is good for us women to support that. and this necklace i'm wearing is hearts on fire made specifically for the fashion show. >> are you going to be playing your music or modelling? >> modeling. >> modeling? all right. >> i would like to hear a little something something. >> will you sing with me? >> sure. >> get a little cold, i don't want to spoil your number. >> colds makes your voice sound better, i think. all right. "bubbly". >> we're ready. ♪ been awake for a while now ♪ got me feeling like a child now ♪ ♪ because every time i see your bubbly face ♪ ♪ i get to tingling silly face ♪ it starts in my toes and it

goes to my nose ♪ ♪ wherever it goes i always know ♪ ♪ that you make me smile stay for a while now ♪ ♪ let's take your time wherever you go ♪ >> beautiful. >> you have the most beautiful voice. >> yes. >> oh. >> have a great week here in new york. >> thank you. >> all righty. why the first minutes matter when trying to save a life. critical tips you need to know. >> our crazy man panel gathers to answer your questions. guys tell all. >> who's here? >> right after this. we really wanted to take a relaxing trip to florida. you know? just to unwind. but we can only afford one trip this year, and his high school reunion is coming up in seattle. everyone's going. then we heard about hotwire... and realized we could actually afford to take both trips. [woman] see, when really nice hotels have unsold rooms, they use hotwire to fill them. so we got our 4-star hotels for half price.

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two children. >> also back comedian chuck nice, married for 14 years, three kids. and he says they're his. >> allegedly. >> and the divorced host of "bob and jessica live" on playboy, bob guiney. >> different show every week. >> he's been lying to us. >> it is not so bad. you always say so sad -- >> about bob, not you. >> bob's pathetic. okay. let's go first -- kidding, bob. here we go. ruth says this. how do you get over a former ex that you're still hung up on? that's from ruth. >> i'll tell you, really nice divorce settlement helps a great deal. >> can't have any -- the sleeping with exes, the -- you think you can be physical thing does not work. also, you tend to think about all the wonderful things about an ex. remember some of the bad things that was the reason you guys

broke up in the first place. >> there you go. >> i would say the best thing to do is get yourself back out there, start -- you're going to have friends that say, oh, get out there and just be a man, you know, blah, blah, blah, and -- that's not the answer. i think the answer is hanging out with your friends, having a great time, meeting new women in different situations and just seeing what's out there. >> all new rules to the situation. you got to let it go, suck it up and get over it. >> i'm not going to go that route. here is the thing. you have to understand. it is proven that psychologically, a breakup, you've been with somebody for a significant period of time, has the exact same effect as a death. so now would anyone tell you just get over your grandmother's death? grandmom's dead. get over it. you wouldn't do that. >> yeah. >> psychologically it is like a death. there is a grieving period and you got to go through it. let it wash through you and let it happen over time. >> okay. >> it is okay to be alone and

get back to yourself. >> let's go across the street. we have a viewer. >> hi. i'm debbie from kansas city. my question is, valentine's day is a great holiday. what do you think is important to do on valentine's day? >> valentine's day? >> make a reservation. >> have you thought about it yet? >> no. >> yes. >> make a reservation. i've done the day of thing, scrambling, calling around. not going to work. pf chang's is not a romantic dinner. >> valentine's day puts men under a lot of pressure. you want to either leave the country if you're single, but if you love someone you need to start planning early. >> planning early. >> i always say make a reservation right now. >> go ahead. >> make a reservation. >> you guys are going to hate me. listen, i'm going to say -- this works for me and my wife. i don't know about anybody else. we never do it. and i told her a long time ago,

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does a woman have any chance of breaking a mama's boy or should she just move on? >> i love that question. >> why would she want to break a mama's boy? if a man treats his mother with a ton of respect, that's an indicator of how -- >> bob, are you a mama's boy? >> yes. end of question. >> i love my mama. you got to have things, my mother tonight, she comes over, makes dinner for me and the kids, it is awesome. i wouldn't say i'm a mama's boy, but i love my mama. >> i think it depends. does she clean the house and airplane feeding him still? >> there is a big difference. we're talking about the stereotypical one. >> i would say, if you really want to get him, get in with the mama. go to the source of the problem. get in with the mother. my wife, i'm not a mama's boy, but my wife and my mother are so close, my mother told me if you ever break up, i made my choice. it ain't you.

>> all right. >> here's a question from lisa. how come my husband feels like he can ask me a question several times or beg me to do something several times but i can ask or remind him do something for me or around the house two times and he gets very upset? >> we will get upset about that. you got to know -- i think when that happens, you have to know what is best within you. so if you're going to ask your husband something, you need to know what he likes as well. >> pick up the clothes. >> picking up clothes is critical. if you say it four or five times, it may not work. >> it sounds look a keeping score thing. it is always so dangerous in relationships to keep score. sometimes you're picking up more than one person, sometimes the other needs to pick up. but men are bad at keeping score. if the score is -- >> unless it is football. >> yeah. >> i'm going to say that as kind of the way you ask. that's the problem. men are like this. hey, baby, did you remember to pay the electric bill?

women are like this, harry, pick up your clothes! like i'm sorry, but that's kind of the difference. >> you're like this -- >> poor harry. >> be aware that men can actually answer without -- and have a full conversation without hearing anything. my wife can have a full conversation with me where she's like, make sure you go to the grocery store, get four lemons, need it for dinner tonight, yes, lemons, great, and not have heard a word. did you hear what i said? >> yes. >> or make him keep asking about this and get your permission to go. quid pro quo. >> okay. here is from jodie. jodie says i wonder why guys don't break up with a girl instead of going radio silent. i dated a guy for two months, nothing serious, but then nothing. didn't say a word and stopped calling. >> first of all, there is a problem when you say i dated a guy for two months and it was serious. >> it wasn't serious. >> wasn't serious. >> but serious is your hearing

problem. >> oh! >> stop it. >> why do they do that? >> i'll be very honest. fear. we are afraid of you and your response because your response could be very -- it could be anything, violence. property damage. i've had that happen to me. >> maybe keep it on the line a little bit, while still trying to figure things out. we're slow to process. >> i think you hit on it, confrontation is kryptonite to men. passive aggressive is the first language we learn and we have to get into a situation where, you know, we're a bad guy and they break up with us and it is like, thank god i didn't have to have that conversation. >> again, rule number one, be cool. don't be pressed. if the guy wants to let go and not call you for a couple of weeks, move on in your mind. i promise you, he will be back if you do not act pressed. >> true. you said it in the break, avoid

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it is a very big day around here. we're celebrating the paperback release of hoda's best-selling book "ten years later". >> it shares the stories of six people who face life's toughest challenges and underwent a personal transformation. >> so we asked you if you've been inspired by the stories in hoda's book and have made changes of your own and then we reached out to two of you. >> we're going to meet those viewers in a minute. first, let's watch their stories. >> on january 15th, 2004, joe, my loving husband of five years at the time, suffered a massive

stroke at the age of 31 while training at camp pendleton. he had served his country in the united states navy for 11 years. at the time our two beautiful boys were just 3 1/2 and 6 months old. here i was, a new mother of two, with a husband who had had a stroke, wiping out the entire right side of his brain, leaving us with very little hope of survival. thankfully joe persevered. despite the odds, not only did he survive, but he also learned to walk again, a feat doctors never thought possible. though he survived, we realized our lives would never be the same. it has been a long journey of letting go of our old lives and adjusting to our new lives. ten years later i was reflecting about our journey and was inspired to plan a life of celebration. on january 15th, 2014, ten years to the day from joe's accident, we celebrated his triumph at a dave matthews concert in new orleans. i try to never miss to a dave

matthew's concert. celebrate we will because life is short, but sweet for certain. >> on january 6th, 2012, i walked into the medical university of south carolina with shortness of breath. it wouldn't be until 86 days later that i would actually walk back out of the hospital. >> hey. >> when i finally came to, i had no idea that i had been fighting for my life. i was completely unaware of the fact that i had been through two rounds of chemo, dialysis, pneumonia and 40 days on and off of ventilators. i was eventually sent to a rehab facility to learn how to walk all over again and get my strength back. none of this would prove to be the biggest obstacle of the life. but the now what to do with my life would haunt me. around that time i saw an interview with hoda where she said the words, you can't scare me. i realized i spent my whole life scared of fear itself and if i too could overcome a huge

medical obstacle, i had nothing to be scared of either. after reading hoda's book that a friend gave me, i felt like it was talking straight to me with all the stories of people overcoming adversity. i learned we can choose to be weak or we can choose to be strong and face obstacles head on. thanks to hoda, i now know that in the aftermath of facing a challenge, anything that comes my way cannot and will not scare me. >> wow. >> beautiful. >> oh, my god. >> joe and amy are here, mallory. hi, guys. >> everybody is reaching for the kleenex, hoda woman. >> mallory, let's start with you. i'm so fascinated by your story. you knew you had lupus going in, but explain what happened and how you got to where you were. >> around the time i was 17 i was told i had rheumatoid arthritis. and since then i was in and out of the hospital, they have a joke i should have a frequent flier card at the hospital.

i found out i had lupus when i was 23 and i was healthy for a year and a half and had a brush with pneumonia and walked in and the second night i went to icu and didn't come back out for a while. >> they said you clinically died and came back. >> february 8th, my second birthday, i coded he and was down for over five minutes but had a great staff that saved my life and brought me back. >> what a beautiful letter you wrote about your wonderful husband, overcoming. you found a new life, the two of you, didn't you? >> yes. >> tell us about that. >> well, it has been a long journey, just the toughest part has been letting go of our past life and that's been the biggest struggle and i don't think a lot of people understand after you survive a brain injury, you have to let go of everything that you had planned for for your life, but we have, with time, learned to let go and have found happiness again. >> strength. you see it.

when we walk in, joe is, like, bear hugging everybody. it is like you're so full of life and love. how are you feeling? >> i feel great. >> you do? >> yes. >> how important was the love of this woman in your recovery? >> everything. everything. >> i think part of it is knowing you're not alone. i think a lot of people who see this may be suffering or going through difficult times. you wonder how can i make it through? you are an inspiration. we wanted to say thank you for what you do. and i guess mallory, we'll start with you, it is your second birthday. because, you know, you died and came back to life. we got you a little second birthday cake. >> aw. >> we hope you like it. happy second birthday. and mallory, if you're not busy after the show, i have a few things i need to do, i wanted to know if you wanted to hang out with me and spend a little time. >> yes. >> hang out with hoda all day long. >> we have a couple of -- >> hang out with me. >> we'll have some fun. >> share the cake.

>> and share the cake. and the lovely couple here, we know you celebrated the dave matthews concert, you enjoyed that. we knew that you were dave matthews lovers, so we decided that you should go back for another concert. >> yeah. >> what do you think? when they come this summer in indianapolis? so we got you a dave matthews basket and tickets to another concert so you can relive that. >> thank you. >> thank you. thank you for reading the book and thank you for being so inspiring to everybody. joe, thanks. >> thanks. >> thank you. >> have a great time. >> would you know what to do if someone you loved was having a heart attack or stroke. >> why the first minute matters. we'll tell you what to do after this. when you only have one hand,

you're not doing anything as fast as you used to, which is funny, 'cause i still do it better than her. you know, i don't think i was meant to sweep. it's a little frustrating. look. [ zach ] i can't help out as much as i used to.

do you need help? [ doorbell rings ] let's open it up. it's a swiffer sweeper. it's a swiffer dusters. it can extend so i don't have to get on the step stool. i don't know how it stays on there. it's like a dirt magnet -- just like my kids. [ afi ] this is a danger zone. that is crazy. ah-ha-ha! [ zach ] yeah. no, this definitely beats hanging out on a step ladder. what's up, baby? down to a science. you're the reason we reformulated one a day women's. a complete multivitamin that now has extra b vitamins, which help convert food to energy. energy support for the things that matter. that's one a day women's. we're back with our great series, special series called "life saving lessons" and how the first 60 seconds are so critical in a life threatening

situation. >> knowing how to quickly react when someone is having a seizure or heart attack or choking can mean the difference between life and death. >> dr. corey herbert is a physician at the lsu health sciences center. >> i'm glad to be here. >> how are you? >> couldn't be better. >> we say call 911. that should be the first thing no matter what. >> absolutely. >> everyone talks aspirin. >> first thing to remember, a, b, c, air ways, breathing, circulation. and one, two, three, three deep breaths. let's go straight to heart attack. aspirin for heart attack. you chew an aspirin. don't just swallow it, chew it. it gets into your system quickly. remember this, this is not a regular heart attack. this is the kind of heart attack not like when you had when you watched the denver broncos losing the other night. this is like you think you're about to die. if you're taking one and you're not having a heart attack, it is not going to hurt you. >> what about baby aspirin? can you do this? >> no, full strength.

>> is this something you should always carry in your purse? some aspirin? i have one right here. you should always carry. >> men and women have different symptoms. >> they do. women have a lot different symptoms. think about jaw pain as a woman, also abdominal pain or just feeling tired all the time. a lot of women have that every day. just be careful with those. if you feel those things nagging, get at it. >> all right. >> babies. >> yes. choking. >> okay. if you are choking, this is very serious, you have something that happened with your family not too long ago with choking, just remember, if you're choking, relax, relax. the person is coughing and talking to you, don't bother them. >> if they're able to talk -- >> it's good. they can maybe get that out. if not, make sure five back thrusts. i don't mean just how you doing, let me -- i mean, you got to get in it. >> fast. >> heimlich. do the heimlich, okay.

some women might feel uncomfortable with men coming up behind them and doing it. but you got to do it. >> what about for a baby, if a baby is choking? >> boom, boom, boom. got to make sure. >> show us -- >> you got to hit the baby. you got to hit the baby. you know what? if you hurt this baby, that baby will still be able to live, but you got to make sure you get that. you can could some abdominal thrusts first. then over, boom, back. >> okay. what about somebody having an allergic reaction. >> you don't want to look like a blowfish. the first thing you do if someone is having an allergic reaction, remove them from the situation. if they're in seafood or something, get them out of there. chew a benadryl if they can talk and breathe. no issue if they can't breathe. this is a new thing. listen to this. >> place against outer thigh, then press firmly -- >> it tells you -- >> that's the new epipen. it talks to you. no big deal. absolutely. low blood sugar -- >> three things to carry with you all the time.

>> make sure if someone is having low blood sugar, you don't know what to do, give them a little juice, little soda. i don't like soda, i call it the devil's urine, it is bad for you. but in this case, i know -- i bet you won't drink that anymore. but make sure a little bit of that, and that will get the person better. >> thank you. >> absolutely. no problem. >> we have more of dr. herbert's life saving lessons including what to do if someone has a seizure or stroke on klgandhoda.com. >> tomorrow, we'll tell you what you should have on hand in case a fire breaks out. >> we're not done with "today." we have jackie collins here. >> naughty, naughty girl. >> first this is "today" on nbc. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance. yeah. everybody knows that. did you know there is an oldest trick in the book? what? trick number one. look-est over there.

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all right. her characters are smart. they're savvy and guess what, they're drop dead beautiful. just like she is. new york times best-selling novelist jackie collins has been captivating readers with stories of sex and scandal for more than, should i say it? >> say it. >> a long time. >> years. >> jackie is out with her 30th book, "confessions of a wild child" which lets readers in on the early life of one of her most successful heroines, lucky -- >> what did you say? successful or sexful? >> i said successful. >> i like that. >> full of sex. >> you don't even need to promote your books. >> i want to see you both. what is better than a storm in new york? >> a blizzard, baby.

>> i was hoping for a drink, but i can see nothing is going on here. >> anything you like. this is your house. >> when i was looking at this book and thinking about all the times i've interviewed you over the years for all of your amazing books, this one almost writes itself. how many actual books was lucky the heroine in? >> she's seen in seven books. ten hours of primetime for nbc miniseries and a character -- i wanted to show how she became the woman she is today. so i wrote lucky at 15 as she navigates boys, sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll. >> and murder of her mother. >> murder of her mother when she was 4 years old and the mother is played by sandra bullock in the miniseries. and she's such a great character for women. they love this character. >> yeah. >> i love writing her. and this book was so much fun to write, almost wrote itself. >> it had to write itself. >> a lot of me in it. yes. you remember your first kiss, don't you? >> yes. wasn't crazy about it. >> do you remember yours?

>> of course. >> you liked it ever since. >> i was sitting at your table where kathie lee was -- >> a great time. >> so how do you have it all for so long? what inspires you to get up in the morning and finish the book by noon, then what do you do? do you write a book by noon and then what happens? >> well, i was writing a scene the other day and i write in long hand and then my secretary puts them on -- she puts them on the computer. and so she said to me, she called me up and goes, can i go home early today? i go, why? she said, because i just typed out the scene, i really need to see my husband. >> oh. >> you write what you know, don't you? >> you write what you know. writing lucky is what every woman should know, you know? how do you not -- >> very entertaining. just like jackie is. >> jackie thank you. >> good to see you. >> tomorrow, if you're looking for love, millionaire matchmaker patti stanger will help you.

>> have a great day. >> stay warm. >> bye-bye. >> i'm here to help. you and i will get through this together. ♪