Gayle King Quotes

When people don't want the best for you, they are not the best for you.

We're all spending way too much of our time and energy trying to fight the stuff we can't change.

I'll do almost anything for cake - even trample little children!

With growth comes change.

I changed my name from Gail to Gayle in seventh grade because I liked to make a loopy 'y.

The joy of reading can take you so many different places. In addition to intelligence and stretching your mind, I just think reading is so crucial in terms of being a well-rounded person.

I still love listening to people's problems. I'm still good at giving people unsolicited advice.

The dream for any parent is you want to raise happy, healthy, responsible, compassionate, kind kids. We all have a responsibility to do that.

I love a man who loves his mama, which is one of the many reasons I'm crazy about Justin Timberlake.

I have an impressionable palate. A well-worded menu or beautifully presented dish excites me. I get a great deal of pleasure just thinking about food.

A good restaurant just makes me giddy. I can go all day with anticipation just knowing where I'm going to eat. Sometimes it's well planned, sometimes it's spontaneous. Either way works.

People respond faster to you on a text than an e-mail. Why is that? Why will they ignore an e-mail, but get back to a text?

I have to admit, if Oprah were a man, I would marry her.

When I found out that I was going to be CBS every morning, my first phone call was to Jenny Craig. Ten days later, I lost nine pounds. Now I even take the plan's popcorn with me to the movies.

Boots in January are always a good look, and some of the cutest ones I've seen lately were designed by Ivanka Trump, who knows a thing or two about style.

I have great respect for the office of the presidency and I really do believe that Donald Trump wants to do a good job.

People think that I don't work, and I fly around in Oprah's private plane doing whatever I want.

I wish I wasn't so technically challenged, because it puts you at a distinct disadvantage. I wish I could figure out a way to get more up to speed.

I majored in psychology, and I still love listening to people's problems.

I grew up in an all-white community.

And, I believe that one of the most loving things you can do is prepare a meal for someone you love. None of which I know how to do!

I know that Oprah and I mean a lot to each other... I know at all times I have somebody that I can count on always.

The first time I met Beyonce she was about 18 years old, sitting in a makeup chair eating fried chicken, and I knew it was only a matter of time before everyone would know her name.

I'm basically a really happy person. My life is nuts, but it feels complete.

I'm the oldest of three girls. My sisters say I can be bossy.

I only tweet if I discover something that's fantastic, or if I heard something really great.

I've been watching Mad Men since day one.

When I want to support a film starring actors I like, I purchase several tickets at the box office - even if I can't stay for the movie.

I know exercise is important, but I hate it!

I'll always remember when I bumped into Good Morning America's Robin Roberts on a flight to my mother's funeral in 1994, and how kind she was during that difficult time.