Watching the scenes out of New Orleans, if you turn down the sound it could be the Sudan or any Third World country. But it’s not. it’s the United States of America. AL ROKER DownScene
Mom and Dad even took in foster children. ‘There are no limits to how much you can love,’ Dad always said. AL ROKER DadEvenFosterMomMuchTook
If I was having a bad day, eating was like self-medicating. But if you abuse food, you still have to use that substance that you abuse every day. AL ROKER DayStillSubstanceUse
You don’t have to try to impress your kids. If they’re not getting what they need from you, they will let you know. AL ROKER GetImpressKidKnowLetYou
I don’t make plans, because life is short and unpredictable – much like the weather! AL ROKER PlanUnpredictableWeather
My first college roommate greeted me with a shocked silence followed by, ‘So. . .you’re black. AL ROKER GreetRoommateShock
We already had an adopted daughter, 10-year-old Courtney, from my previous marriage. AL ROKER AlreadyDaughterPreviousTenYear
My own childhood showed me that when it comes to loving your kids, concepts like that don’t apply. AL ROKER ApplyConceptKidLikeOwnSho
Exercising is what I need for my metabolism and for a better sense of well-being. AL ROKER BeingExcerciseMetabolismWell
I couldn’t wait for Courtney to come to the hospital so I could have all my women together. AL ROKER AllHospitalTogether
