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I was honored to participate today in Maria Shriver's Women's Conference. It is an unbelievable experience to look out in the audience and see Justices Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsberg. First lady Michelle Obama was backstage waiting to speak, as was her predecessor, Laura Bush. It was such a great atmosphere--and while Maria says this is her last conference, I don't see it stopping. We'll have to talk about that!
Also tonight, because we cannot live without a little joy each day, we pause to remember Leo Cullum. Please enjoy the slideshow of his spectacular work on the website of the New York Times. He never failed to make me laugh. We honor his work, we honor his service to his country (200 combat missions as a Marine pilot during the Vietnam war) and we honor the joy he brought into the lives of the people he never got to meet. Our condolences to his family.
We'll see you again tonight from Los Angeles--and thanks to the miracle of the jet age and the misery of the redeye, we'll be back in New York tomorrow night!
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Maria Shiriver's comments, very impactful for those of us who have lost a parent.
Safe travels to you Brian on the flight back home
I found Maria Shriver's comments so moving. We all know how close she was to her mother -- and we all know the experience of wanting to hear from someone who is gone. Maria's a great champion of women in this country and I know she'll find her next calling in due time.
I also found Maria Shriver's comments moving. My mother died at the age of 65, and it took me three years
to accept her death.
wow, she was young, phyllis, i bet you really felt that loss . . . . . . you were just at that age when we women make a transition into a more appreciative place of the women who are mothers have been. when we're in our 30's, we still seem to be knocking heads. best, anna martina
Anna Martina, There were two other reasons about my mother's death that haunt me. When she wasin
Indiana, her doctor would not discuss her illiness with me and later she went to Arizona to be with my
brother who witnessed her death and said it was as if almost the nurses talked her into dying and the
fact that I was not there with her. Phyllis
Good evening, Brian!
Another great broadcast tonight. Thank you for sharing the link. I love Leo Cullum's work! I'm so sorry to hear of his passing, and I too send my condolences to his family. His work will live on, and his service to our country will be remembered. I'm terribly worried about this awful weather in the Midwest, as someone special to me is connecting in Detroit on their way here. The timing is just ridiculous. Knowing that you too will be up in the air soon, and assuming you may be connecting in the Midwest as well, I wish you a safe flight back to New York! I'm a bit of a worry wart, so my prayers will be going up tonight.
Something I watched on Mediaite today gave me goosebumps, and I absolutely have to share it with you tonight hoping for your reaction. You HAVE to see this. In this clip from the extra footage of the 1928 Charlie Chaplin film "The Circus" a woman walks by holding what appears to be a cell phone... I don't know what to think, but my mind was blown away. Here's the link: http://bit.ly/cBTsIL
Again, safe travels! Take care.
-Cary
Good Evening Mr.Williams, Nice to see you broadcasting from Los Angeles. Safe travels back home to new York. Thank you for sharing the cartoons of Leo Cullum who made many people laugh. So sad to learn of his passing.
Now on to the broadcast. First of all the report by Mr.Todd concerning the upcoming Mid-Term Elections and the many tight races across the country. With each party vying to get seats in the House and Senate to either keep control or gain control the campaigns have been relentless. The candidates and the supporters are beginning to appear and look tired of so many campaign stops. The amount ot money being poured into to campaigns is staggering with a tremendous amount of tv ads. With only one week to go it is a real fast race to election day. Then the results from the voters will come in. Time will tell.
On another note the report by Mr.Seidel about the terrible weather in the Mid-Section, North and South in the nation showed some scary weather with tornadoes, high winds causing down trees, power outages annd travel problems. Hearing from the passengers from flights told of some scary landings. Good to know everyone is safe.
The piece about the Womens Conference and hearing Maria Shriver speak about her mother was truly touching and heartwarming. Her words brought tears hearing her comments and what her mother would have said to her. Very moving!
Thank You for the broadcast Mr.Williams. Safe travels back to New York! See you on New York tomorrow evening for the broadcast. Peace to You and to All!
Lots of Love to Laurel,Jackie,Stephanie,Claudia,Celine,Anna,Lori,Cary and Matt!
Be Well Always!
Stay Extra,Extra Safe and Well Richard!
Take Extra Good Care Richard and Crew!
XOXO
Lisa
hola, brian, maria made reference to maybe getting back out into the news arena when she was talking to matt. she would bring an interesting perspective to her stories. i hope that happens and i can look forward to hearing her reports in the future:-) there are still great steps that women in this country can take on the mainstream highway. to be sure, we have our outstanding women, but they really are just a drop in the bucket compared to the potential out there. and that's in our developed country, the potential in the third world countries is enormous. best, anna martina
Brian, Dang I am rushing it. have 15 minutes to get to school. Blog tesa
Brian
Just wanted you to know that my friend asked my 5 year old son is the President of the United States.
and who lives in the White House. His reply was "Brian Williams"
Brian
The consensus amongst my friends at the Womens Conference was hands down,
the funniest person there was you. I am thinking we could make millions
by giving courses where people go thru the Brian Williams "How To Speak, and Entertain
their Audience With Ease"
I enjoy watching your newscasts and really enjoyed watching you moderate the panel with Howard Shultz and Phil Knight.
To Your Success
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