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Meredith Vieira

Journalist

Born 1953

Biography

Meredith Vieira, born December 30, 1953, is an American television personality and journalist best known for co-hosting NBC's "Today" from 2006 to 2011 and hosting the syndicated game show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" from 2002 to 2013. She began her career in broadcast journalism at CBS, where she was a reporter and anchor. Vieira was also a co-host of ABC's "The View" from 1997 to 2006, contributing to its success as a leading daytime talk show. In 2014, she launched her own talk show, "The Meredith Vieira Show," which ran for two seasons. Her work earned her several Daytime Emmy Awards, recognizing her excellence in television hosting and producing.

About

Born December 30, 1953

Birthplace Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Nationality American

Education Bachelor of Arts in English

School Tufts University

Popular Quotes

"I guess I define myself as a mother, a wife, kind of a nutty person. A good person"

Kindness Family Self-identity Personality

"I am professional. Hardworking. Committed. Loyal. Also sentimental. But I had changed a little over the years. There was a bit of a heaviness to my soul because of the intensity of my job"

Change Soul Intensity Job

"I eat smart—I do think that’s the sort of thing that will eventually show up in the condition of your skin, your hair, and your nails, and your own feeling about yourself"

Self-improvement Wellness Nutrition Selfcare

"I like a little chaos. I think that’s really true for my inner Buddha. I think I like a little nutsy. Maybe I can’t take total peace"

Personal growth Philosophy Self-discovery Spirituality

"Honestly, I’m living my fantasy. It’s being with my family, preferably on a snowy afternoon with a fire going, cuddled up in blankets, playing a game"

Family Comfort Fantasy Fire

"You will throughout your life have people who will tell you that you’re not good enough. Maybe they’re jealous. Maybe they think you aren’t. Maybe they’ve had a bad day. But ultimately you have to believe in yourself"

Motivation Inspiration Personal growth Positivity

"All experience is good experience"

Wisdom Mindset Growth Perspective

"Do everything to the best of your ability"

Motivation Personal growth Self-improvement Success

"Don’t strive for somebody else’s notion of perfection. It’s an unattainable and ultimately ridiculous goal. Strive instead to be uniquely yourself, and when in doubt, listen to your gut, because it already knows what you want to become"

Self-improvement Confidence Individuality Authenticity

"Don’t let fear or frustration—or the fact that others around you seem to be all set—immobilize you. But do, from this day forward, open yourself up to possibilities you might never have considered. Step up. Step out of your comfort zone. Consider saying ‘yes’ even when ‘no’ feels much safer"

Motivation Inspiration Personal growth Self-improvement

"You’ve got to listen to the voice in your gut. It is individual. It is unique. It is yours. It’s called being authentic"

Personal growth Self-awareness Individuality Authenticity