Happy or unhappy, families are all mysterious. We have only to imagine how differently we would be described - and will be, after our deaths - by each of the family members who believe they know us.

One thing is sure. Women and girls will have their first vision of a female network anchor who is an authority on her own. Since we learn by example, there's no telling where that iconic image may lead.

By the year 2000 we will, I hope, raise our children to believe in human potential, not God

The truth will set you free. But first, it will piss you off.

In my own mind, I am still a fat brunette from Toledo, and I always will be.

If you ask men about their body image, they will tell you they look better than they do. And if you ask a woman, she'll tell you she looks worse.