Jane Pauley Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jane Pauley.

Jane Pauley is an American television journalist and author, best known for her work as a correspondent and anchor on NBC's Today show. Born on October 31, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Pauley began her career in broadcasting in the early 1970s. She gained nationwide recognition when she joined the Today show in 1976, becoming the show's first female co-host alongside Tom Brokaw and later Bryant Gumbel.

Pauley's warm and relatable on-air persona resonated with audiences, and she became a familiar face in American households. During her tenure on the Today show, she covered numerous major news events and conducted interviews with influential figures. Pauley's easy-going style and ability to connect with people made her one of America's most beloved morning show personalities.

After leaving the Today show in 1989, Pauley continued her successful career in journalism, hosting her own daytime talk show, The Jane Pauley Show, from 2004 to 2005. She also worked as a contributor to Dateline NBC and made guest appearances on various television programs.

In addition to her television work, Pauley is a bestselling author. She has written several books, including memoirs and self-help guides, and she continues to be an advocate for mental health awareness.

Jane Pauley's impressive career in television journalism has made her a recognizable figure in the media industry, and her contributions have paved the way for women in broadcasting.

My parents had an experience of life that is as opposite to

My parents had an experience of life that is as opposite to mine as you can imagine.

Experience

I envy people with dreams and passions, but I don't think th

I envy people with dreams and passions, but I don't think that way. I still don't have a 'bliss' to follow. For people like me - I suspect that's most people - holding out for a 'dream' or a 'passion' is paralyzing. I just like having work I enjoy that feels meaningful. That's hard enough... but it's enough.

Dreams

Most of us in the baby-boom generation were raised by full-t

Most of us in the baby-boom generation were raised by full-time mothers. Even as recently as 14 years ago, 6 out of 10 mothers with babies were staying at home. Today that is totally reversed. Does that mean we love our children less than our mothers loved us? No, but it certainly causes a lot of guilt trips.

Home

AARP knows the future is bright for a generation that's goin

AARP knows the future is bright for a generation that's going to remain healthy and vital for 10, 20, 30, 40 more years. AARP has the information and resources people need throughout their process of reinvention.

Future

I came back to work when my children were two months old. At

I came back to work when my children were two months old. At that early age, they seem to have little awareness of anybody but their Raggedy Ann dolls, so it wasn't a matter of them missing me. I was missing them.

Age

About the time I turned 50, I experienced the profound biolo

About the time I turned 50, I experienced the profound biological change that often accompanies women at that age. Also, I put two kids in college and lost both of my parents, so I'm no longer somebody's daughter.

Age

Reporters used to be blue-collar at the Globe now, it's prac

Reporters used to be blue-collar at the Globe now, it's practically required that you have a trust fund.

Life

My father was so good-natured and had such a happy dispositi

My father was so good-natured and had such a happy disposition. I've always confused him with Jimmy Stewart. So, think Jimmy Stewart. That's my dad.

Dad

I think the success of a talk show depends on how true it is

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.

Success

'Good Morning America' exploited Joan Lunden's pregnancy, bu

'Good Morning America' exploited Joan Lunden's pregnancy, but you won't see me bringing my babies on the air. The only reason I'm talking about the babies at all is that they've been with me on the show since I became pregnant. After a while, I had to acknowledge this pumpkin tummy.

Morning

This may sound funny, but as much as the 'Today' show mature

This may sound funny, but as much as the 'Today' show matured me, it also was something of a cocoon. I'd been happy there. I never went into the boss's office and pounded my fist on the desk, saying, 'Give me more money! Give me a prime-time show!'

Funny

In the beginning when I sat next to Tom Brokaw on the 'Today

In the beginning when I sat next to Tom Brokaw on the 'Today' show, the stories I was interested in were those having to do with women and children and learning and health. In those days, 25 to 30 years ago, that was called soft news, and not in a nice way.

Health

Your 40s are a major trough. About the age of 50, feelings o

Your 40s are a major trough. About the age of 50, feelings of satisfaction begin to rebound and keep rising into your 50s, 60s and 70s, with health being a major factor.

Age

I've come to recognize what I call my 'inside interests.' Te

I've come to recognize what I call my 'inside interests.' Telling stories. And helping people tell their stories is a sort of interpersonal gardening. My work at NBC News was to report the news, but in hindsight, I often tried to look for some insight to share that might spark a moment of recognition in a viewer.

Gardening

I would like to prove that on TV, everyday lives can be as c

I would like to prove that on TV, everyday lives can be as compelling as the life-styles of the rich and famous. Especially lives that we catch at extraordinary moments.

Famous