leave connie out of it. we were like a family for two years and never thought i'd say this, but i'm getting an idea of what you put your mom through. seaterly, i never understood how cold you are until this fall. he directed a smile of pure oppression at the ceiling. there's always been something not right with his interaction with carol. she was what the boys in the prep school would call a milf, an acronym that sounded as an emission for the too for two, matter of a dirty acronym. he was a sound sleeper, there was nights during the period of his residency when he woke up in connie's bed with premonitions of himself as the unwitting and horrified trespasser of his sister's bed or the accidental shooter of a nail into blake's forehead with his nail gun or strangest of all the towering crane and the member swinging heavy containers off a ship and depositing them on a smaller, flatter barge. these visions tended to follow matters of inappropriate connection of carol. the come -- the wing he got from her at the

no, connie povich. there's actually one. and i'm connie two or t oh and connie one is here. married maurice, older brother. he was the good jewish son. you were. and my sister, my youngest, she was. she was adoring one. uh huh. she was the youngest. and i was a piece of --. yep, he was. he was the monkey. the middle. right in the middle. child. and he i told my one time when i was on television and i did a show on and sons and so he was with me and i said, you know, dad, i'm the middle child. and i suffered from the middle child. i know you don't know anything about that. he says he's this is on television he says, oh, i know all about that and quite frankly, you exploited it. his his father isn't about you, not about me. i know what i you know. i've had self therapy for the last 85 years. okay? he's gone to therapy. you mean self-therapy? that's what i said. yeah i understand. because you wouldn't do anything like that. right? but you know what? so you can come up in therapy, become a big star. he plays golf all morning, noon and night. and if he doesn't play golf well, for

connie. story began at georgetown hospital in the summer of 1946, a year after her parents arrived in the u.s. from, china. she was her parent's 10th child. and the to be born in the u.s. connie lived on decatur street in the 16th street heights neighborhood. then her family moved to a home on warren street in tennessee town. she attended phoebe hurst elementary school, takoma park junior high and montgomery blair high school. every night, connie and her family watched the evening news anchored by walter cronkite. connie's father wanted her carry on, carry on and, carry forth. the family name and in history. those evenings gathered around the television, planted seeds for achieving that dream. shortly before graduating the university of maryland, connie got a at tv channel as a, quote, newsroom copy. it was there that she developed the foundational skills she'd carry through the rest of her career as a trailblazing journalist trailed blazing journalist for nbc cbs and abc. it was also there t

>> connie: with whom? >> stephen: michael white. >> connie: mike white. i'll tell why i ask. there's a fan theory because in season 2, laura dern's voice appears in season 2 and there's a fan theory and check my math, fan theory that she's your character's sister. care to comment? >> connie: hmm. mmm. >> stephen: you're not going to start foaming at the mouth, are you? >> connie: did you know our birthdays are a week apart? >> stephen: you and me? >> connie: no, laura dern. same year. a week apart. >> stephen: so that's a yes? that's a yes. that is code for yes. here is something, you may not know. but you and i, it turns out, worked together. here is a cast shot from the old hit show "spin city." this is from 1996. i don't know if you remember this. but in 1996, i as a young actor i was a guest performer. that's me. that is rich kind. that's me about 50 pounds less than i weigh right now. it was the same week jennifer garner was on that episode. >> connie: oh, i totally remember jennifer garner being on the show. that was the same episode? >> stephen: sa

connie. story began at georgetown hospital in the summer of 1946, a year after her parents arrived in the u.s. from, china. she was her parent's 10th child. and the to be born in the u.s. connie lived on decatur street in the 16th street heights neighborhood. then her family moved to a home on warren street in tennessee town. she attended phoebe hurst elementary school, takoma park junior high and montgomery blair high school. every night, connie and her family watched the evening news anchored by walter cronkite. connie's father wanted her carry on, carry on and, carry forth. the family name and in history. those evenings gathered around the television, planted seeds for achieving that dream. shortly before graduating the university of maryland, connie got a at tv channel as a, quote, newsroom copy. it was there that she developed the foundational skills she'd carry through the rest of her career as a trailblazing journalist trailed blazing journalist for nbc cbs and abc. it was also there t

connie. story began at georgetown hospital in the summer of 1946, a year after her parents arrived in the u.s. from, china. she was her parent's 10th child. and the to be born in the u.s. connie lived on decatur street in the 16th street heights neighborhood. then her family moved to a home on warren street in tennessee town. she attended phoebe hurst elementary school, takoma park junior high and montgomery blair high school. every night, connie and her family watched the evening news anchored by walter cronkite. connie's father wanted her carry on, carry on and, carry forth. the family name and in history. those evenings gathered around the television, planted seeds for achieving that dream. shortly before graduating the university of maryland, connie got a at tv channel as a, quote, newsroom copy. it was there that she developed the foundational skills she'd carry through the rest of her career as a trailblazing journalist trailed blazing journalist for nbc cbs and abc. it was also there t

connie: we were e-mailing. tom: from that moment on, connie ones one of us. connie: we were e-mailing back and forth and he said he had a story. nice and i have no memory anymore. i forgot it. i had to develop a little repertoire because there were so many of these things coming out every day read one time, i have to tell you roger mudd reminded me, he called me and he said, new york times, let's see, another one. at the time was working for la times. before he came to the post. i was i think at the biltmore hotel in philadelphia on the phone, on a phone. the old-fashioned payphone with the accordion glass door. in a big black payphone estate. so i was sitting there. i was actually talking to somebody who had been dating. they came up and pressed their noses against the glass and they were harassing me, that they were harassing me. they pushed their way in. i was sitting here, i could see the belt buckles. they were at that height. so to get rid of them, i pulled the flies down. [laughter]. roger said to me, did you do that. and i went, i think so. edwin: on

think about it connie. in 2000, if you are the tickets, george 11 by more tha 547 votes >> for that story before. back. >> he would've saved a lotf agony for a lot of people. and you would've been a great partner with him for sure. to think about your decisio process was your own. for two election cycles in a row, you will consider somebody at special unit a vice esidential nominee, this reflection on your service which was full ointegrity. full of consistency and you happen to be, and veryopular senator and really imptant state. >> is a great life. there's no question about it . >> empty wl questions. one, thereas a chapter in the book about a breakfast. this a prayer breakfast. describe to me how important that was your life and howou kind of moved towards it and how it became interval in your service. >> were both catholic. so the group as a catholic. i was an altar boy. so spiritualeligious perspectives were always aart of me. but they want aeading force in when i was engaged in so i find myself in the

it's great for connie, because connie is writing our memoirs, and i'm telling you dennis is gonna be a good one. back. i know a lot of people are still in the business. what it, what are you going to say? but anyway, she loves to write up here, but it's going on for like 2 or 3 years. i hate to tell you this. i go to her every so often and i say kind have you gotten your family out of china? and yet, she says, let's list the, let it go correct. this is everywhere. everybody's afraid. got his parents from china. she has 4 sisters. they were all born in china and she was the only one who was born in america. and by the way, it's one of the reasons why it's gotta be a great book. her father, the late william john, john chi shak cia. wow. so he knew he knew where everybody was buried. well, listen, i can't wait for mom was because i think she was. 3 it must have been seventies and l a right? that was, that was a fertile p back that she was here, janelle, a that i just see a dentist by the way, dennison's, really good to see you all your profit marked by the way, i was pointed out to me w

connie and i have never done this before. we've never done a joint graduation speech, a joint commencement speech. we've only once ever done a joint speech of any kind. a bit of an experiment. i appreciate all of you gives us a thans chachl as i said we're thrilled to be here. see what happens when you do this? is that better? never had anybody do that either when i speak. congratulations to all of you. tom who is one of the great college presidents in this state. ken moore and the board of trustees, thank you for your inspiring words. listening to dr. day talk about innovation and values and diversity. that's what draws me to hiram college and knowing the stature of this school in what it brings to so many students from the -- access student haves to the faculty here. i spoke right before we started with joan who teaches accounting to listen to the enthusiasm who he had retired from a company after 30 years brings to this campus and other faculty ayou can to, how exciting it is to teach here for them and the energy you said

sen connie mack. successful banking career where he served three terms before running for one of florida's seats. insert to terms before running for reelection. upon returning to the private sector, at the in florida . [inaudible]. rated i will handed over to begin the conversation. and go ahead and present your questions through the chat feature. connie mack: think you very much and is such a joy to have this conversation the man i admire so much. and read the book connie it is great book. the new york times today had an article about the bookstores that i thank you so worth mentioning because i mckenna god but every time i read a book, a candle and by ten books to be able to send to friends. i think important to be able to really focus on the fact that as a nation we need to be literate and we need to be supporting authors across the spectrum. i'm a big fan of yours a big supporter of this equipment ten books. i read on kindle. i got ten blocks that i will buy and help other people do that as well.

i don't know if if it was a bee connie and after connie moment but most of my experiences with you are that you are just, you have a relationship with a higher being that is powerful. >> there's another aspect to it but i appreciate you saying that. onef the most important things foeach of us is to understand who we are. lots of people have ideas about who w a but it's really important to try to understand what i is that makes you tick, why do you do the things you do, who are you. that makes the difference. under this calm and cool individual ce there's a lot going on, jeb. >> has good to know. one final question then we'll open it up for questions, is the book reads in some ways lik a love story. it's a romantic love story. how was pscilla doing? thank you for asking about her. very special. she's gone through some tough years. th last five, six, seven years medical issues. her back, severe pain, but she's worked to all of that. we have found procedures that addrsed that pain and she has comeack strong. ship to two cases of meningitif you believe that,ne after the other. where itame

i not watched connie chung.he allowed me and so many who looked like me to know what is possible. >> this would not be the first time that connie chung was misrepresented or underrepresented. there was the book on the -- presidential campaign. despite the title, she was a girl on that bus. the book describes her as "the pretty, chinese, cbs correspondent." "the pretty, chinese, cbs correspondent." that is not how i would describe her. i would describe her as a kick -- journalist. her reporting won freedom for ben chester white, a black grand wrongly convicted of murder and sent to prison. connie chung has been a role model for journalists male and female and a champion for the girls and women who aspire to follow in her but. -- follow in her footsteps. there was a bump in the number of chinese-american girls being named connie. that is 100% true. as people used to say to the 12-year-old when she said she wanted to be a journalist, you want to be like connie chung? she was often the only asian, female journalist

connie: it was disarming. after a bit i could get to the bad side faster and funnier than they could. they were left flummoxed. it was a different era. not that a lot has changed. amna: you don't think a lot has changed? connie: well, i think there is a type of acceptance that women have, but i know women who are still experiencing sexism. and i know chinese people or asians experience racism. but it is getting better. in some ways. there is a better level of equality, but it has not reached parity. amna: you landed your dream job. in 1993, coanchor of the cbs evening news alongside dan rather. in that moment do feel all of the hard work -- you had the reputation of showing up early, working all the shifts -- was it worth it, all the sacrifices? connie: when i got that job, i had always wanted to be walter cronkite. he was trusted, he was fair, and he did not suffer from bigshot-itis. lter'chair was the ultimateuncle i thought i had really hit e jackpot. it was beyond thrilling. amna: it was two years later th

so connie? >> connie: yeah?nie: yes, i have. >> dapper punch. it is. >> seth: this is dapper punch? >> yes. >> seth: cheers you guys. >> connie: dapper punch? cheers, dapper men. >> that's going to fry. you know what? >> seth: that wasn't bad. you know what? >> connie: that is so good. >> i'm going to finish. i'm going to finish. >> seth: standing right here. >> connie: wait, look what i did while i was over here. >> the magic of tv. [ applause ] connie you did a -- >> seth: connie. [ applause ] >> it's a party. >> seth: what are you doing there? oh, no, no, no. [ screaming ] >> what the hell? what? >> seth: oh, my god, that is the final indignity for that chicken. >> how the bird comes down. >> seth: and now you're opening but this weekend come to the party. it's going to be wonderful. i'm going to cook. can you hold that, connie? >> connie: no! i'm just going to carve this up. >> seth: all right, carve it. >> all right. >> connie: i don't think i'm insured. >> seth: you carve so fast. >> you know what? i don't

i'm-- i think-- i don'know if there was a before connie and an after connie moment, but most of my experiences wit you are that yo are just, you know, you're-- you have a relationship with a higher being that is werful. >> there's another aspect to it, but i appreciate you saying that. but the-- i think one of the most important things for each of us is to understan who we are, you know. lots of people have ideas about who we are, but it's really important to try to understand what it is that makes you tick. why do you do the things you do. who are you? and you know, and that makes a difference, but, you know under is calm and cool individual, there's a lot goi on, jeb. okay, that's good to ow. >> one final question and then we're going to open it up for questions, is the book reads in some ws like a love story. it's a romantic love story. how is priscilla doing? >> well, thank you for asking about her? very, very special, she's gone throh some tough years, the last five, six, seven years, medical issues, and her back and i severe pain. she's worked through all of that. we have found procedure

you have so many parallels, connie. what do you think it was about -- with barbara on the air -- we showed a few clips there of people she was interviewing, celebrities. and, you know, her signature move -- i don't know if it was intentional, but she always ended up making people cry to the point where people would start the interview by saying and i'm not going to cry, barbara, you're not going to get me to cry and then they cry. what was her secret sauce for making people connect on such an emotional level? >> i think she just -- she provided an intimate setting. they didn't realize she was drawing them out. it was almost like i used to try to play shrink with people and i think that's what barbara was doing. she was getting them to reveal their innermost thoughts. and before they knew it they were confiding in her. she was a very personable woman and i found one time i was at -- my husband and i went to the opening of a hotel, actually, in las vegas and we both -- barbara and i got our nails done at the same time. an

hey, connie is a leader and connie network and remain on terra watch lists and under un sanctions . but now here in carville up to one week, he's acting as a diplomat. connie even slipped at the home of hash met ghani, brother of the former president ushers. connie ms accepted the government but very frankly, i've been telling them over and over and they do understand they know how to bring security. they are lacking totally when it comes to finances. and as far as having educated people that can come by and run the country, part of the us telephone agreement, signed last year, was that the us will continue to provide funding to we're going to stop during and after it's withdrawal. but since the tele bonds take over, the us has 4, is it more than $9000000000.00? and as can central bank reserves. and the international monetary fund says, as going to son can no longer access, it's lending the consequences. severe. and i have talked to the leadership of abundance over and over actually every night, almost the hour of the morning. you never touch in any sunshine. look at it. the rich, t

. >> i love connie.leanor roosevelt put it left. if you wanted advice you want to bamie, if you want sympathy, you go to connie. connie is the emotional outlet. she is a poet. she is the younger sister and she is the one that will emphasize with tr. she becomes his press secretary before the role existed. she will slip stories to the press of this rambunctious home life. emily spinach the snake that alice roosevelt longworth had because she didn't like her aunt emily and she didn't like spinach. let's have us make named emily spinach. she is the one who would tell these stories to the press over edith's objections because she knew if people fell in love with the roosevelt family her brother could accomplish all that he wanted in policy. >> finally, the fifth woman in your infrastructure for teddy roosevelt, his second wife, edith. >> it is amazing because, first of all, you could not find two more opposite women on the face of the worth -- earth than alice and edith and yet they both mary theodore roosev

and then their younger sister, connie, love. connie. connie., you go tod advice. connie. connie is the emotional outlet. she's a poet. she's the younger sister. and she is the one that will rt of empathize with t.r. she becomesary before the role existed. she will slip stories to the press of this rambunctious home life. right? i mean, elyna the the snake that alice rooseve hnow,'t like her aunt emily and she didn't like spinach. so named spinach. she's the one who would these stories to the press over edith's objections because knew if people fell in with the roosevelt family her brother could accomplish all that he wanted in policy. and then finally the first woman in your in infrastructure for teddy roosevelt, his second wife, edith. so edith is amazing because you could first of all, you couldn't find two more opposite women on the face of eali and edith, and yet they both marryheodorroosevelt in the in the course of seven years. edith is a childhood playmate of the roosevelts, home schooled with them. she knows the death at 6457 years. and

connie, great to have you on tonight. tell us your thoughts as you hear this sad news about barbara walters. >> alyson, i can't imagine journalism without barbara. barbara was one of a hand full of women who was in a news business at the time i started but beyond that, she blazed a trail for the men, too. in other words, the men were sitting back there not aggressively going after interviews, one on one interviews and they were not picking up the phone, frankly. she did everything she could to get an interview. she was emphaticble. i met her in 1969 first when i was working at a local station in washington d.c. and she was just -- she was bigger than life. she met me at her limousine at the southwest gate of the white house because i wanted to interview her and i hopped in the limbo and i sat there in the back with her and she had an assistant sitting in the front and she was giving instructions on what to do about this and what to do about that and i thought oh my god, this is like a kathryn hepburn movie saying so defin

he called her connie. she was five years older than him, with a son from a previous relationship named jame. what was she like? >> short, petite. >> reporter: mm-hmm. >> very nice. >> reporter: then connie got pregnant. was that a surprise? >> yeah. yeah. it was great surprise far as i was concerned, i think it was with her, too. and, you know, so yeah, i was >> reporter: when the time came, september 10th, 1967, allen rushed connie to the hospital in seoul and got another surprise. and when did you find out it was twins? >> oh, we didn't find out it was twins till she had them. >> reporter: are you kidding? >> no. wow, i remember that day, yeah. >> reporter: what was it like setting eyes for the first time on these two little babies? >> i loved it. i got a family right now. i was really super proud. >> reporter: connie and the proud father named the twins sandra and james. about a year later, as soon as the military would allow it, allen married connie and adopted her older son, jame. judging by the old p