else, that goes a long way. >> i learned from her, as much as the other way around. >> za sir howard stringerief executive officer and president of sony corporation. a position that keeps him constantly on the go. hey, howard. i was especially fortunate to catch up with him recently at sony's new york headquarters. good seeing you. you've done very well. >> and you haven't changed. >> oh, yes, i have. >> you've done pretty well yourself. >> it had been at least three years when we'd spoken when sir howard called to congratulate me on joining the "today" show. >> were you surprised that i asked you to be my mentor? >> i was delighted, yeah. who knows who remembers what. a lot of time for a lot of different mentors over your life. >> reporter: within minutes i discovered just how much he has influenced my life. so i hear that you claim that you set richard and me up on our first date. >> i remember richard asking me about you. it was in the newsroom. and i gave you an unqualified endorsement. >> you did? >> i did. i did. >> it worked out, howard. >> yeah, it did. you have a seriously long marri