"When people don't want the best for you, they are not the best for you."
About Gayle King
Gayle King — Life and Legacy
Gayle King is a distinguished journalist and television personality, celebrated for her role as co-anchor of CBS This Morning. Her career is marked by a commitment to truth and resilience, themes that resonate deeply in her work and public persona. King often emphasizes the importance of honesty, stating that it is vital for building trust in journalism and personal relationships. This perspective is evident in her interviews, where she navigates complex topics with a focus on authenticity. Her quotes often reflect her belief in the power of resilience, particularly in the face of adversity. For instance, she has articulated the idea that overcoming challenges is essential for personal growth and success. This message is not only a reflection of her own experiences but also serves as an inspiration for others facing difficulties. King's impact extends beyond her role in media; her insights encourage discussions about integrity and perseverance. In a world where misinformation can easily spread, her dedication to truth remains a guiding principle, making her quotes and ideas relevant and influential today.
Quote collection
Gayle King quotes (page 1 of 3)
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"We're all spending way too much of our time and energy trying to fight the stuff we can't change."
"How do I love Tim McGraw? Let me count the ways: I love that he's a country boy with a city sensibility. I love that he refuses to be pegged, and his duet with Nelly proves it. And I really love that he had the brains to marry Faith Hill."
"I consider myself lucky that Sheila Johnson, the cofounder of Black Entertainment Television, didn't choose to rest on her very impressive business laurels. Her luscious 100 percent modal scarves, printed with photos she takes all over the world, are gorgeous. Wearing one is like being wrapped in a hug."
"I'll do almost anything for cake - even trample little children!"
"I would love to have dinner with Jay-Z and Beyonce. I think we would have a lot to chat about. I like them both so much, and I love them as a couple. I like that they are both at the top of their game - and that they have a mutual respect and admiration for each other."
"With growth comes change."
"I changed my name from Gail to Gayle in seventh grade because I liked to make a loopy 'y."
"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."
"I can't stop watching 'Pan Am.' When I was growing up, my father worked as an engineer in Turkey, and we always flew Pan Am. The stewardesses were so glamorous! When they gave me a set of those golden wings, I felt very grown-up. Not only is the show's plot full of mystery and infidelity, they get the period details just right."
"For morning news, people want to know as they are getting dressed, as they are getting ready to leave [for work], "what has happened in the world overnight?" Morning news is a sure-fire way to find out what that is. I personally love and celebrate the fact that you can go to bed and the world is one way and you wake up and it's totally different."
"I love a man who loves his mama, which is one of the many reasons I'm crazy about Justin Timberlake."
"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 still love listening to people's problems. I'm still good at giving people unsolicited advice."
"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."
"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?"
"My first memory of the Rolling Stones is listening to 'Satisfaction' at a sixth-grade slumber party at a friend's house in Ankara, Turkey, where my family was living at the time. In the middle of our sleepover, my friend's dad stopped the record when he heard the words 'girlie action!'"
"I normally don't love green juices, but Body & Eden makes theirs tasty by blending ingredients like avocado and banana with the usual suspects like kale and spinach. Delicious as they are, they're low calorie, and the drink names are catchy: I Have Balance, I Have Energy, and my favorite, I Have Calm."
"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."