GOODBYE KATIE

photo courtesy of Richard Drew, AP

Today will indeed be different. Sadly, a little empty. I’m not a big news show guy, but I’ve grown accustomed to watching the fabulous Katie Couric each workday morning on The Today Show. I’m gonna miss her. People often ask me what qualities I look for in a woman. I don’t know when, but it hit me one day that Katie has those qualities. She’s intelligent, funny, serious, silly, witty, infectious, courageous, caring, genuine, adventurous, down-to-earth, and attractive. I’ve admired her ability to do both serious and funny interviews and news stories with equal aplomb. The Today Show can’t possibly be the same again, and that’s a shame. I’ll miss her presence, her banter with Matt Lauer, her ever-changing hair style, her squeaky laugh, and most of all I’ll miss that big smile.

I've always had this pipedream that she'd interview me on the show discussing my book. Crazy, isn't it? I’m a big fan, Katie Couric. Goodbye and good luck at CBS.