by Hoda Kotb
In no particular order, I want to acknowledge:
David Rosenthal and Kerri Kolen at Simon & Schuster. From the start, I loved your combination of smart-ass and smart. You know which one you are. I’m grateful for the time, attention, and guidance you offered throughout the writing process. You simply let me be me. (Except for this paragraph, which you guys faxed to me and made me include.)
Also at Simon & Schuster: Aileen Boyle, Leah Wasielewski, Nina Pajak, Kate Ankofski, Jackie Seow, Victoria Meyer, and Brian Ulicky.
Mel Berger, my book agent, I just want to hug you. The minute I met you, I didn’t care what we did together; I just wanted to be associated with you. Your reputation is gold and so is your heart. You are the most humble, health-conscious, easygoing rock star I know. I’m your biggest fan.
Kathie Lee, you lent me your veteran author expertise, your Florida home, and your name for this book. What can I say? And actually, why should I? After all, you’re not going to read my book because you think I didn’t read yours. Just in case you do read it, thank you for your love and loyalty. You’re the best.
And finally to Jane—the most brilliant writer I have ever known. Your dad was right. It has been an adventure, although we did make one mistake. Your name should be bigger on the cover. Oh, well . . . next book.
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All photos courtesy of the author except Saturday Night Live stills, courtesy of NBC Universal Photo Bank.
Permission to reprint “Brand New Day” lyrics courtesy of Joshua Radin; “Anyway” lyrics courtesy of Alfred Music Publishing Co., Inc.
The Library of Congress has cataloged the hardcover edition as follows:
Kotb, Hoda.
Hoda : how I survived war zones, bad hair, cancer, and Kathie Lee / Hoda Kotb.
p. cm.
1. Kotb, Hoda, 1964–. 2. Television news anchors—United States—Biography.
3. Television journalists—United States—Biography. 4. Television personalities—United States—Biography. I. Title.
PN1992.4.K68A3 2010
791.4502’8092—dc22
[B] 2010012110
ISBN 978-1-4391-8948-1
ISBN 978-1-4391-8949-8 (pbk)
ISBN 978-1-4391-8950-4 (ebook)
Cover design by Jackie Seow
Cover photograph by Julie Brothers