Norah O'Donnell Quotes

Norah O'Donnell — American Journalist born on January 23, 1974,

Norah Morahan O’Donnell is an American print and television journalist, currently serving as the co-anchor of CBS This Morning, a position she has held since July 2012, when she replaced Erica Hill. Before that, she spent one year as Chief White House Correspondent for CBS News in Washington, D.C., after moving to the network from NBC. She is also the substitute host for CBS' Sunday morning show, Face the Nation... (wikipedia)

Persistence is incredibly important. Persistence proves to the person you're trying to reach that you're passionate about something, that you really want something.

I started running track when I was 13 years old, as a freshman in high school. I ran the 400 meters, which is a very tough race and a full sprint.

You face challenges in your personal life and in your professional life. I continue to be relentlessly optimistic and not focus on the negative.

I really enjoy making sure the kids get a healthy dinner, a good bath and several books... I really like to try and end the day with some quality time with my kids. If not, I feel guilty.

I don't love the phrase 'balancing work and family.' It sets up this idea of scales of justice with work on one side and family on the other side.