Quotes from Katie Couric

Maeve Binchy

Be secure enough in yourself to base success on personal growth.

A boat is always safe in the harbor," she wrote. "But that's not what boats are built for.

One of my favorite producers, Molly McGinnis, reminded me of the time I called her into my office after hours to tell her I wasn't happy with the direction the shows were taking, saying they lacked substance.

I think my zygomaticus major might be major. I smile big and I smile a lot—even my resting bitch face is a smile.

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I love the smell of estrogen in the morning

When you are doing something important, make sure you have a smile on your face and a shine on your shoes.

Angels fly because they take themselves lightly." And she taught me that there is always a way around a problem—you've just got to find it. Keep trying doors; one will eventually open. She also taught me to accept failure as part and parcel of life. It's not the opposite of success; it's an integral part of success.

She also taught me to accept failure as part and parcel of life. It's not the opposite of success; it's an integral part of success. I

Next, write down five things that you're really good at. Then just try to match them up!

Write down five things you love to do. Next, write down five things that you're really good at. Then just try to match them up!

One person with passion is better than forty people merely interested. —E. M. FORSTER

All those people you pass as you climb the ladder of success could be the same ones who will catch you if you fall.

Now, if they're there to talk about something specifically, and I determine through my own editorial judgment, that another area isn't germane, or isn't an important part of it, that's something else. But we never agree to anything in advance, absolutely not.

I know there's a great deal of speculation, and while I appreciate the interest, kind of, my contract ends in May and I'm trying to figure out what I'm going to do. I'm fortunate to have a couple of opportunities to think long and hard about.

I feel like a human pinata. The disappointing thing is, no candy is going to spill out.

You know, you've got serious pieces, you've got light pieces, you've got cooking segments, you've got health-related topics, so it's not as if they've had a unique personality from the get-go.

I've always tried to stay true to my authentic self.

I don't know the vast majority of you personally, and it may sound kind of corny, but I really feel as if we've become friends through the years. And you've been with me during a lot of good times and some very difficult ones. I can't tell you how grateful I am.

Nobody ever asks men about the work-life balance, and I just find that interesting, because clearly, I would imagine most men also want to be good fathers, and I'm sure they want to be good partners.

That studies have shown that more people are getting up earlier, they're getting their news earlier. They're getting less sleep, getting up at earlier hours.

Dig deep and believe in yourself and have the self-confidence you need to forge ahead.

And have the courage to accept that you're not perfect; nothing is, and no one is - and that's OK.