it's try-day, friday. it's march 30th and it is the last show of the month this year. can you believe it? >> it's flying. >> that's a quarter of the year already, hoda woman, because there's 12 months and that means three. >> you're like a mathematician or something. >> i know. don't ask me anything else. so we always tell you about these lists and surveys. >> this one we actually totally

agree with. >> we do. this is right on. it's by day.com. they listed the top ten people that you would like to have a beer with before you die. >> yeah. >> and these are the people who they put on their list. former president bill clinton. >> who's more fun than he is? >> don rickles. >> i'm sorry, but he's one of the funniest people god ever made. >> joan rivers. >> and she's the other one. >> and who else? >> us. do we count as one or two? >> i think we're one. >> who are the other ones? >> well, they're all old clearly by that list. >> well so am i! >> i want to know what the age bracket was of the people who were polled. come on! don rickles, joan rivers and us. >> the writer believes -- he says you know we're fun with wine but he think we would be fun with a beer in the backyard, too. >> cold. that's cold and delicious. >> may i suggest this at a crab feast with maryland crabs. we're with you, baby. i'd love to know the other people that they have on the list though.

>> and if they're all "old." you got to think they might be. this is another fun subject. vasectomies. yeah! who doesn't love a good vasectomy. >> here's something crazy. there are actually doctors out there who have commercials out who are encouraging men to have vasectomies now during the ncaa final four tournament because no one will bug you when you're on the couch watching the games. >> resting up. >> you're not going to have to take the trash out. in fact, vasectomies increase during the ncaa basketball tournament according to this by 50%. >> you know why though? because the doctors throw in a free pizza if you do it right then. >> they do. >> what's better than that? a little snip, a little pizza, little basketball. yes! >> recovery takes a day or so and no one -- stop doing that! we actually have the commercial. >> guilt free? schedule your vasectomy with urology associates in time for

the college basketball tournament. then camp out on the couch for uninterrupted basketball and we'll even throw in a free pizza for the tournament. you know you've been thinking about a vasectomy anyway. now is the time to get it done. call right now or schedule your consultation online at uacc.cc and enjoy the games. >> you know how smart those people are? they just had a free commercial on national television. >> that's not a spoof, by the way. that's the real thing. the pizza comes with the vasectomy during the ncaa tournament. >> genius marketing, hoda. you got to make a little noise in today's world to cut through all the you-know-what. [ screaming ] >> what was that? >> a snip. >> oh! that was the snip, bobbie thomas pointed out. we love the sound effects. >> come on, there are children watching. you know why? because they're trying to be part of our "voice" competition. >> this is the last day. this is the final day to put in your entries. if your kids are between ages 8

and 16 and they can sing, go ahead and submit them. again, this is all acapella. >> you know how everybody thinks their children are beautiful? most people think their children are talented. >> here we go. >> first one. ♪ ♪ one of these days these boots are going to walk all over you ♪ >> all right. >> okay. nice. >> that's an old song. it seems to be a theme today. >> old. okay. we're ready. ♪ at last my love has come along ♪ ♪ yes my lonely days are over

>> you know what? these kids are like from 8 to 16? >> 8 to 16. that was beautiful. >> yeah. >> keep in mind, they don't have acoustics, they're just singing into a flip phone. >> god bless them they learned how to do it. because a lot of people are trying to put their kids in there and can't figure it out. it's too late. some things in life don't work out the way you want them to and i'm sorry. >> you know what? i've gotten so many tweets how do you upload it? we don't know. just go to klgandhoda.com and figure it out. >> get over it. all right? it's the last day. and if it's the last day of the 33rd year of your life it is a sad day because apparently that's the best year of your life. >> they did another one of those surveys an they grilled a whole bunch of people and they all decided that 33 was the happiest time in their lives. >> what about 66? you get to be 33 twice. i'm doing math today. that's all i can do. >> i don't remember where i was on my 30s. in florida or new orleans or something. i enjoyed that time but i'm

really enjoying now. like i really -- i really like life right now. >> hoda, you are a poster child for the 40s, i think. >> you do? >> yeah. that's a good thing. no, you've been through a lot in your life. you're on top of the world. you got love, you got a great career. you're having the time of your life. the other thing is you had a real scare in your life. you now appreciate life. >> yeah. and you sort of know who you are more than before. there's a point where you're always apologizing for everything. you're always sorry for making people uncomfortable and you're sorry for this and you become less sorry the older you get. you just sort of do your thing and come what may. >> you hit 40 and you're just really sorry. it goes in cycles. then you get up to your 50s and you're sorry you wasted your 30s and your 40s. trust me. >> you didn't waste yours. >> but so many others who just -- >> here's the thing. think about a movie that brought

you to tears. you know if you pull that one out -- >> guaranteed every time. >> there's a study out of ohio state university that says when you watch tragedies it actually makes you feel happier. researchers said -- >> is it because you're so happy it happened to them and not to you? >> well, i guess because it reminds you of your own close relationships when you're watching these films that it conjures up good memories as opposed -- >> all right, let's see if it works. >> are we starting with yours or mine? >> surprise us. >> yours is -- this is kathie lee's saddest movie. >> not the saddest. one of them. ♪ i am his forever more ♪ oh my man i love him so he'll never know ♪ ♪ all my life is just a spare but i don't care ♪ >> "funny girl."

>> but she left nicky. they're not together. so you have to sent that one up. but let's go to "yentl" -- papa can you hear me? that's singing! >> okay, here's mine. this is called "beaches." >> how come you got two? >> i got three. let's listen. ♪ did you know that you're my hero ♪ ♪ and everything i would like to be ♪ puts me right there. >> it makes me laugh. >> come on! she's laughing and that's cruel. >> out of context. these are funny. >> wait, this will get you. "terms of endearment."

♪ >> yeah. a parent watching their child pass away. >> that is the saddest movie. i need food. when i watch sad things, i need to eat something. >> why are you drinking something? >> because there's nothing to eat. >> there's a frickin' strawberry. >> by the way, to get you out of your funk -- >> i'm surprised you'll even touch this with a ten-foot pole. >> this will get you out of your funk. you know those chia pet commercials? that's mean. how could you forget this? >> there's a new pet.

chia pet. pottery that grows. it's fun and easy. soak the chia, water your seeds, and watch it grow and now grow a whole collection of fun. >> the seeds that make that chia pet that create that are apparently full of fiber and they grind them up and put them in drinks now. chia seeds. >> but what if your hair goes like -- something just flew out of your nose, hoda. that was not attractive. >> this is the worst segment ever. >> i didn't know that they had that. >> you know what? yeah. okay. great. great. >> but don't feel bad because it is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, it's high in fiber, those things -- antioxidants and proteinies. they swell to 12 times their

size in your stomach, so you're bloated and your hair looks like -- but other than that! >> i don't like this show. >> ooh. >> they're crunchy. you have to chew them. >> i don't want to chew them. where else does it grow like that? >> okay. stop. by the way, we have a good friend on our show. there is a great new book out. every time she writes a book, it is a best seller. >> this one is so close to our heart because it is based on the love story of her parents which is just -- it made me cry just reading about it. yep, yep, yep. >> you know what today is? kathie lee's friday funny. >> that's the only laugh i get is the canned stuff the a the top. this is from our facebook fan, barb carlson. got a chia stuck. an elderly man, you don't care because you only care about yourself but an elderly man is stopped by the police around 1:00 a.m. and is asked where he

is going at that time of night. the man replies i am going to a lecture about alcohol abuse and the effects it has on the human body. the officer then asks, really? who is giving that lecture at this time of night? the man replies -- my wife. it must shall the chia! >> that was good. you know what else it's time for? bobbie's buzz. >> look at you. newly engaged. >> has it made a change in your life to have it announced and out there and stuff? >> it has. i'm just such a sensitive person. thank you so much, everybody on my facebook page and his family was so touched by all of your messages. >> we're planning your wedding. you don't even know yet. >> well, everybody else can decide. so i have some really special finds today, these are feel-good fashion finds to shift your mind and shape. first comes straightforward.

a bra that helps your posture. every inch your shoulders go past your nose that it adds ten pounds to your spine and body. they have bras for ladies, t-shirts for the guys, and it really helps your back. >> i wonder if it cost tons more for the ladies than the men. everything's so unfair that way. >> two more things. one, the blog advanced style which features women generally above 70 to about 100, this book, everybody please go to amazon.com. ruth who's 100. we have pictures of women on the street everyday ladies who show you that you can age with fantastic style. i'm so excited. >> that's very cool. >> an awesome book. and i was having dinner with anya, the editor in chief stylist.com. she was saying, i get so tired of hearing women say i look like crap today, i look fat. so in the office they have a body image tip jar. so every time somebody says

something bad they have to put a tip in the jar to sort of -- instead of a swear jar, this. but the idea that we've now moved on further is that you can get in on this. if you go and put a positive comment on their website at stylist.com, they will donate $1 -- they'll match $1 for every comment, then donate it to the website. you can pass the positivity forward and i love this. >> you love that. that's close to your heart. you're newly engaged heart. thank you, bobbie. coming up next, the appetite for the highly anticipated film "the hunger games" is ravenous. >> acclaimed actor and all-around good guy, stanley tucci right after this.

the incredibly talented actor stanley tucci has appeared on broadway, television and in more than 50 films. >> now he plays the host in charge of conducting interviews with those kids heading into the "hunger games." take a look.

>> tell me. >> well, there is this one girl that i've had a crush on forever. >> well. i'll tell you what, peter. you go out there and you win this thing, and when you get home, she'll have to go out with you. right, folks? >> the teeth, the blue hair -- >> how many hours of makeup were you under, stanley tucci. >> it took a while. >> i understand you had not read the books at the time. but then you read the one book. >> right. i read the one book, yes. i was in london making a film and gary offered me the role. >> he's the director. >> he's the director. sorry, gary ross. gary ross. and my fiance who's a literary agent said -- i said, you know, i got offered this thing, "the hunger" -- didn't even finish the sentence. she said do it.

i read it and it's very doable. >> it's just had a phenomenal first week opening. >> it is incredible. >> i think it's interesting, too, that it appeals to people our age and these young kids and it really runs the gamut, doesn't it? >> yeah. >> tell us about it. i know kath loved it. i have yet to see it. tell us about it. >> it is a really great movie and a very good adaptation. sometimes you read a book and wish they hadn't actually made the movie. >> a lot of people who loved the book said it is so true to it. >> it is true to it. he really took his time in setting up these characters really well which often doesn't happen. we think that that's sort of not important. we want to get to the action. but gary really takes his time and it is so compelling. >> the action doesn't matter if you don't care about the characters and you care about them right off the bat. it looks like it is a modern story because the protagonist young woman that comes from what looks like appalachia or something like that. but then you realize how far into the future does it take place? >> i don't even know -- 20 some years into the future. >> so fashion has changed.

>> fashion has changed. but the devil's still wearing prada. some things don't change. >> tell us about your look. that blue wig, the teeth -- did you have anything to do with putting that look together? >> yes. well, he's very well described in the book and in the script. but i wanted to go a little bit farther so i wanted him to be very tan. i had teeth made -- i was in england so we had everything made there, had teeth made, two upper, lower teeth. we only used the upper. i had noses made, too, because i wanted him to look like he'd had excessive amounts of plastic surgery but the noses didn't quite work. >> so that's your schnoz up there. >> yes. >> that's quite impressive. >> thank you very much. but it took time. it took about seven hours to put all the pieces together on the first day. then after that, it was about an hour and a half. >> you've walked so many red carpets for so many films. this one looked different from all the rest. watching that crazy mob scene that's been following you guys around. >> yeah.

that was weird to have -- to see people like that. people so excited about it. then people just bursting into tears. i'd never seen that before. >> you know what i'm heartened by with that reaction? there is so much callousness in our world today and we don't appreciate life that we have and this movie really celebrates life and for young people especially reading these books about sacrificial love that's the complete opposite of so much of the garbage we get from our culture. so i'm thrilled -- because i'm a parent. i want my kids to see movies like this. >> i think it is a really important movie. i think that the main character played beautifully by jennifer lawrence, she's just incredible. she has such a true moral compass, this character, and she is so compelling. you want to watch her. you want to see what choices she's going to make. >> i don't think that the violence is gratuitous. you have to understand the violence to understand why the violence is such a bad thing. >> the violence is actually not gratuitous.

it's absolutely appropriate. >> we wish you luck even though you don't need it with the movie. but good luck with your life, the engagement. >> your juicy personal life. not just brad pitt has one, it's also stanley tucci. thank you. we love you. you're awesome in this films and everything he does. it's out! living the dream of find finding the perfect pair of jeans. you know that's important. first these messages. >> i know, i'm not over that yet. new true-to-life fragrans fill the air? your home welcomes you with warmth. cuddles you with closeness. and assures you there's no place you'd rather be. introducing a new line of fragrance mists from glade. light layers of fresh cotton. whispers of italian mandarin. note-by-note these fragrances fill the air, inviting life in. artfully designed. true-to-life scents. new glade expressions. sc johnson, a family company.

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we're back on this try-day friday with "today's style" and denim trends for any body type. you see the current styles in the stores and think can i wear that? >> step out of your comfort zone to find the perfect pair for your figure. lindsey huggins is "self" magazine's senior fashion market editor. >> great to see you. >> this is the problem we all have over the years, finding right pair of jeans for your body. >> and when you find them, it is like better than gold. >> it is the best thing ever when you find something that fits your body, buy them in every single shade available -- blue, white, gray, black. every single shade. >> then stay the same size so you can always wear them. >> but if they stretch, you've got a little leeway. >> we'll begin with some models here. start off with plus size. our model leah is wearing a flared jean. tell us about that. >> this is a huge trend for spring.

what i love about the flair is that it is a new modified take on a bell bottom. that's not really for everyone. this really balances out her proportion. i love that it's in a clean, dark wash. really elongating her legs and slimming her thighs. we decided to make it look sophisticated with this tweed jacket in a nice pastel tone. >> touch of chanel. >> don't you love the belt? i mean it is a great shade of neon. matching her heels. she's ready to go. it is fun, playful. those are levi curve i.d. >> i bought a pair of levis recently. they're my favorite jeans. they fit great. if you're petite -- i don't know anyone who is -- francine is. >> francine looks great in that soul design jeans. they're $108. she's embracing the floral trend. we're going to see this

everywhere for spring. what's great about this is that she's petite. look for florals that are large. we want to make her appear larger than life. really giving her depth and dimension. >> so if you're not petite you should not be wearing florals -- >> no, i would actually go for something that's a little bit more dainty. there is a little bit out there for everyone. >> okay. i love that jacket, too. >> it is a mix of tough and tender. it is a zara cargo jacket. she has the florals which are very playful and girly mix is it up with kind of a menswear inspired jacket. >> that looks great. thank you. >> heading to the curvy woman department. >> now we're talking. >> ashley's here. >> how hot does she look? she's in dl 1961 cropped jeans. what i love about these, ladies get ready -- extra lycra, four-way stretch. hello! they're amazing. $148. they hug all of your curves. it's got a contour waistband, you don't have to worry about bending over. >> i love the sparkle on top. >> a little metallic going on

there. again, a zara blouse. >> she knows! she knows how good she looks. >> date night. hello! >> thanks. how about if you are long and lean like jennifer. she's got those colored jeans. >> i can tell you right now i'm not going to like jennifer. >> look at these red jeans. bright colored jeans are everywhere. if you want to look for something that has a 32-inch inseam or longer, this way they don't look like they're too short. urban outfitter jeans, $58. a steal. all colors of the rainbow. for those who want to branch out into something that's a little more neon, pastel, you can do that or be like jennifer and stick with a primary. >> seeing this long shirt underneath the cropped jacket. bobbie had that on the other day. >> those are terrific! >> happy spring! next, don't put all your eggs in one basket. we've got ideas for your egg basket. after this.

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now on "today celebrates easter," filling up your little yellow basket, this year don't settle for bulk candy or plastic easter eggs. >> no! chef and cookbook author kathleen delman's found some great mail order deals. we did this last year at christmas and it ended up really successful. >> thanks to you and everybody at nbc you guys saved and created jobs. these are all little engine that could companies in the heart of america and they need your support. you stood up. >> if only we were running for president. >> we are starting off with hostess gifts. >> this is an arts and crafts tile, handmade, a wonderful crew. they've never offered anything like this before. this is three trivets for your holiday table.

$50 with free shipping in time for the holidays. >> this will put you in a beachy mood. >> for your beach babies, we have two baskets and a beach blanket. this is a company of moms creating for kids, machine washable, machine dryable. if you have children you need to know about mimi the sardine. this is very inexpensive. it is half off and free shipping in time for the holidays. $59 for the whole package. >> fantastic. >> let's get to this -- food. >> this is buttergirlbaking.com. she's from boston. these are all mand hand made. when foodies and chefs don't want you to know they made it themselves -- >> is there a stick of butter in this? >> no, no. >> it's worth it. >> there's four sticks. >> oh, my god. okay. >> for the vegans and for people who are on the healthier side but believe me, i'm all about that -- this is an l.a. baker.

her name is christina ross. she's famous for her cooking classes. offering brownies and roll-ups for kids. she also, if you love are a fan of cooking classes, if you go to appetites.com, you can get her free video cookbook. and they're giving away an ipad. so lots of great things. >> hoda's really into this peanut butter. >> what's going on here. >> this is zingermanscandy.com. they bring the flavor back into candy bars. old-fashioned handmade candy bars which you really don't get anymore. these are bunny tails, marshmallows, candy bars. also free shipping in time for the holidays. all of these companies in time for easter have extra deals on their site. >> they do? let me just try one of these. does this have peanut butter? >> oh, my gosh. >> what's this one? >> that's original zang bar.

one of the best deals here, beeluxe.com has an amazing offering right now. a candle and a tin, a large candle, soaps, chap sticks, wonderful deal. $32, free shipping in time for the holidays. >> that's beautiful. >> then the ladies who are some of the best to drink a glass of beer with, from kid rock. he has two companies he created, badass beer made in detroit. all of the proceeds go to benefit charities in detroit, across the country and michigan. again these are employing u.s. workers. they've got this beer kit. then this is a really cool one-handed bottle opener created by an architect. it's from a '30s design. >> you can open up another beer while you're already holding the one you got. >> thank you, kid rock. you made the world a better place! >> what is at the very end? >> at the very end, a baby's first easter. this is from babybaskets.com, carousel designs.

two men and a baby, two west point grads creating products for their own kids. >> that's awesome. thank you so much. happy easter to you. up next -- the secret to great looking skin no matter what your age. right after this. >> i'm going back for another peanut butter. good morning. your forecast coming up for the next week. provided by the global forecast center here at the weather channel. showers moving into the east coast today, to kick off your saturday. we'll have isolated thunderstorms and look at that, even some snow. mostly over the higher elevations, upstate new york, up into the catskills, massachusetts will see a little snow there. temperatures cooler across the northeast. still warm across the south. try in the middle of the country and soggy across the northwest and showers moving down into san

francisco once again. notice the record high heat as temperatures rise well above average. 80 in atlanta. 84 in kansas city for this last weekend of march. we're going to go out on a warm note across many states here. 76 in billings, montana. 44, however, in new york city. 42 in boston with that storm pushing through. by sunday, we dry up a little active weather here in new england. dry for the south and that system in the northwest tracking further to the east, carrying cooler air into utah. 49 for salt lake city. here's the warmth again on sunday afternoon, through the midsection of the country and all the way into the southeast. on monday, as that system swings in out of the west, it will meet up with warm and moist air here where there could be a threat for severe weather. something we're going to watch very closely on monday. 67 in minneapolis. showers and thunderstorms possible for you, as well. on tuesday, showers blanket

areas where we need it, especially there in texas, across the ohio valley. and this will continue to track to the southeast. temperatures warming in new york city by wednesday. showers lingering in the southeast on thursday. "wake up with al" weekday mornings on the weather channel for your latest updates on the weather at 6:00 a.m. [ male announcer ] cookies with smooth caramel and chocolate. ♪

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and now on "today's beauty," it is skin care through the ages. >> from preventative care in your 20s to battling wrinkles, what should we be doing to help our skin as we age. >> dr. downey is a board certified dermatologist. >> that's what she says. good to see you, sweetie. >> great to be back. >> we could do this segment a thousand times and people always want the cure-all when it comes to wrinkles. >> the bottom line is in your 20s you need to be preventing long-term issues, you need to be dealing with your acne

break-outs and you need to be developing a treatment plan. >> you know what girls in their 20s are doing today? they're getting botox before they get a wrinkle. >> which -- well, there's something to be said about that. starting here, this is cetaphil. a derma control product formulated to be used with prescription products. spf 30, an oil-absorbing product that deshines your face. has uv filters in it. uva, uvb, doesn't block your pores, won't break you out. there is a gentle cleanser and moisturizer. >> i used cetaphil on my daughter when she was little because she had really bad eczema. it all cleared up. >> this is a neutrogena foaming face wash. very gentle, doesn't strip your skin. they do great things. start using an eye cream in your 20s.

the burt's bee product is also awesome. i want to squirt a little of this on you. >> take us to our 30s. >> take me back to my 30s. >> here what we're trying to do is we're trying to move forward and realize that we have to rectify some of our problems from the past. we're trying to correct some of our issues. that's smoking, tanning, with sun damage. you start noticing the first signs of early sun damage with rosacea in our 30s. if you start noticing a little redness and pimples in the center of your face. >> what should we do? >> if you're treating your emerging issues in your 30s, with prescription products doc can treat it. you can look at the extra strength peel pads. i recommend them in between the stronger peels that i do in the office. these are safe to be done at home. the peter thomas roth products work very, very well.

these are great for the middle of the day. >> i love those things. >> blot control pads. >> it will be nasty. >> it doesn't take off your makeup -- >> but it is still controlling the shine. it's gross just like you'd want it to be. >> what you're doing is treating your emerging issues. >> 40s. >> boosting your skin care regimen here. on to the boost section. i'm in my 40s. >> you need a little more help in your 40s. >> sadly. what you're doing is decreasing fine lines and wrinkles. this roc retinol product helps build collagen. the philosophy product is a clarifying lotion. the aveeno has soy. cetaphil is back again. this one shall work. this is an spf of 50. it is broad spectrum protection, doesn't block your pores, won't break you out. kathie lee, i think i gave you too much.

we need to worry about staying with a standard regimen. >> this is the table everyone cares about. >> for those of us approaching 60 -- >> so here we want to deal with just preserving what we have. we need to hydrate our faces. the 50s and beyond are all about hydration, preserving what we have and maybe a little bit of other things. >> can you spell fraxel? >> the olay is a great stand-by. this is a wonderful product. works very, very well. the neutrogena age defying is wonderful. >> the same cast of characters keep showing up. the good, solid companies with great products. >> then exercise, eating right, watching what you eat, decreasing your sugary food intake. >> what does sugar do to your skin?

>> it's really cool. i'm going to pitch it to your producer soon so we can do an episode on it. it's bad for your skin. it ages your skin. >> imagine that. so sad. up next -- romance is in the air. best-selling author and one of our favorite people in the world, adriana trigiani is here. >> but first these messages.

it's a real-life beautiful love story about passion and perseverance and a must-read for anybody who loves a good romance book, called "the shoemaker's wife," from the italian alps to new york city's little italy. >> it is written by our very, very dear friend and best-selling author.

two soulmates falling in love and trying to live the american dream at the turn of the century. >> hi. >> it's been a little while because this is a very thick book. >> you just have the most fertile imagination. >> you really do. >> you know what? this i had a timeline. i had my grandparents' true story, their love story. and then this incredible period which is the turn of the last century until 1947. so i had two world wars and all the delicious stuff at the metropolitan opera. i mean that's where -- look at this cover. it tells you really everything about the book. the industrial revolution. >> everything was changing then. >> it was completely changing. like we feel now? they felt then. so there's lessons in it. >> in the specter of war was right where they lived. >> that's right. >> it's drawn obviously from your grandparents. how much of it is true actually to your story? >> it is shocking how much of it is true but i got to do a

what-if. i really miss my grandmother so when i'm sitting there working, this is my way of being close to her. my mother has all my records my grandmother used to play. you ole r -- you will know this because of the music. at the turn of the century caruso was the first guy to do records. other opera stars thought it was beneath them to record their records but this guy was such a man of the people. i felt like i really wanted to write that voice. and my grandmother was crazy about him! so i made her his seamstress. so that gets you into the metropolitan opera. so you have these immigrants that built these costumes. you know? we never talk about that. we would think about her. but the artistry of every seam and stitch and the blood, sweat and tears that went into it, the tailors -- the shoemakers. i really wanted to do an ode to craftsmanship, tell an immigrant tale, on homage to my grandparents but a real page-turner. it takes you through two generations. >> i'm waiting for a trip so i

can go on a long flight and really get into it. >> people want something romantic because there's so much stuff out there hard-edged and doesn't open your heart up. and you hit it every time, adriana, with your books. it is like a best seller after best seller. >> but she has such an amazing heart. you go for -- i can't see you writing something that's going to make a lot of money that has no heart to it. >> i do listen to the readers. they wanted a bigger story from me. so when they said epic, i thought, well, i have an epic. >> like a "gone with the wind." >> that's what i wanted to do. it took me 20 years to do this. >> while you were doing the other projects. >> yeah, you write things down and you carry it around with you. i was doing all of that stuff and i just felt like now was the moment people really are hungry to get lost in a world and see themselves maybe or their grandparents in a world of -- and a time of sweeping change. history, the opera. >> we love you. >> we want a movie. >> yes! we love