Hoda Kotb Quotes

A collection of quotes by Hoda Kotb.

Hoda Kotb is an American television personality, author, and journalist. Born on August 9, 1964, in Norman, Oklahoma, she is of Egyptian-American descent. Kotb began her career in broadcasting in the early 1990s as a news assistant for CBS News. She then moved on to work as a reporter and anchor for various local news stations across the United States.

In 1998, Hoda joined NBC News, where she initially served as a correspondent for the news magazine show "Dateline NBC." She later became a co-host of the fourth hour of NBC's morning talk show, "Today," alongside Kathie Lee Gifford. The dynamic duo gained popularity for their lively and heartwarming on-screen chemistry.

Kotb's warmth, positivity, and relatability made her a beloved figure on morning television. Her down-to-earth nature resonated with viewers, and she quickly became a familiar face in households across America. In 2020, following the departure of Matt Lauer due to misconduct allegations, Hoda was named the co-anchor of the main hours of "Today," alongside Savannah Guthrie.

Besides her work on television, Kotb is also an accomplished author, with several books to her name, including the New York Times bestselling memoir, "Hoda: How I Survived War Zones, Bad Hair, Cancer, and Kathie Lee."

Hoda Kotb's inspiring journey in broadcasting and her genuine connection with her audience have made her one of the most beloved and respected figures in the field of television journalism today.

If you have a friend or family member with breast cancer, tr

If you have a friend or family member with breast cancer, try not to look at her with 'sad eyes.' Treat her like you always did just show a little extra love.

To this day, my mom's unsinkable spirit is an inspiration to

To this day, my mom's unsinkable spirit is an inspiration to me. For nearly thirty years, she's worked at the Library of Congress. Everyone knows Sameha simply as 'Sami.' Along with 500 miles of shelved books, her closest friendships are cataloged in that library. They are as much the value of work to my mom as is the work itself.

Mom

I've had weight issues all my life. I've been on all the die

I've had weight issues all my life. I've been on all the diets: Atkins, liquid protein, Scarsdale diet. Now I go to the gym often. I'm always on the StairMaster, and I do weights.

Diet

Sometimes you have to take the focus off of you and put it o

Sometimes you have to take the focus off of you and put it on someone else and it's funny what you can accomplish and how much strength you really have.

Funny

From time to time, I'll look back through the personal journ

From time to time, I'll look back through the personal journals I've scribbled in throughout my life, the keepers of my raw thoughts and emotions. The words poured forth after my dad died, when I went through a divorce, and after I was diagnosed with breast cancer. There are so many what-ifs scribbled on those pages.

Dad

I can't remember a time when my mom didn't work. She has for

I can't remember a time when my mom didn't work. She has forever been on the move: a go-getter. When my brother Adel and I had a paper route as kids, my mom would get up before us at the crack of dawn to drop off the Washington Post at different corners.

Mom

In New York City, you can walk down the street and see a gir

In New York City, you can walk down the street and see a girl in a trench who looks equally as cool as a girl wearing Lululemon. It's like you're watching models. You see a little of everything right by you.

Cool

So I go to my first book signing, and these two girls came u

So I go to my first book signing, and these two girls came up and gave me a piece of paper: '10 reasons you should date our dad. He climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. He's a lawyer.' He didn't know what was going on. He didn't even know me. They called him, and he came down and asked me out that day. Now I'm dating their dad!

Dad

I'm a disorganized mess. My purse is gross: I once found a s

I'm a disorganized mess. My purse is gross: I once found a shoulder pad, string cheese, and a Christmas ornament in it!

Christmas