My father was so good-natured and had such a happy disposition. Ive always confused him with Jimmy Stewart. So, think Jimmy Stewart. Thats my dad. – Jane Pauley
I think the success of a talk show depends on how true it is to the personality of the person hosting it. The shows I really admire, like Oprah and Ellen, are distinctively like their hosts, so I think my show will be successful only if we try to stay consistent to my own sense of myself. – Jane Pauley
I think my children know that Mothers priority is to be with them first. But I dont think it has to be an either/or situation. Work is very important to me, and it wouldnt be in the best interest of my children for me to stay home seven days a week. – Jane Pauley
This may sound funny, but as much as the Today show matured me, it also was something of a cocoon. Id been happy there. I never went into the bosss office and pounded my fist on the desk, saying, Give me more money! Give me a prime-time show! – Jane Pauley