There was a lot of positive feedback from you, the “Anderson” community, about Monday’s show with Anderson’s mom, Gloria Vanderbilt.
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I watch the Anderson show every day and love it. I would like to see you do a show on a condition called synesthesia. Where people can get their senses mixed up when they are born. Some people can taste colors. Some people can look at objects and see numbers. Some people can see colors when they hear music and sounds. This absolutely facinates me. Would you please consider doing a show on it? Thank you
Great article
I just love your show,have read your book,and follow you on Twitter ,sorry that I missed your show on having problems with sleep,as I am a nurse who works straight night shifts and could benefit from your topics regarding this.Thanks again for your great show.
Dear Ms. Vanderbilt,
My name is Rhonda. I was one of millions tha*****ched the interview with your son. It’s been months now and the interview is still in my mind. Every day I’ve wondered what my future will be as I go through my own trials. Your interview reminded me that no matter what life brings you, you can overcome almost anything. I never had the riches or the glory you have had but I’ve had many of the same heartaches and I’m working on making my own riches and glory. I’m working on my doctorate and started my own consulting company.
But the deep pain of my life’s trials is always around me. All of my closest people have been taken away from me or have betrayed me. I’ve continued to push through the betrayals and death. Until 2009, the only son I’ve ever known was shot and killed. I had adopted him when he was 15. It stopped me in my tracks and every day I struggle to find one thing that gives me that same drive that I have inside me and not allow these things bring me to a halt.
Your interview gave me strength that day. No longer did it matter that I am struggling to start this company with no support. No longer did it matter that I always seems to fall on me to support others, yet have very few people that do the same for me. It gave the daily drive, I overlooked the fact that my furniture needed to be replaced because I’ve put everything into funding my school and supporting myself. I want to thank you. I was one of the first people to buy your jeans and your perfume and now after hearing your interview I understand that all of this was created by a strong woman.
Thank you.
Rhonda Parker-Paul
4621 N. College Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
317-657-1402
I love love love Anderson and even more, I adore Gloria Vanderbuilt. She is so sweet and gentle. She is the perfect example of Class and Grace.
I love when she is on his show.
Love her.
I just wanted to comment on your show with your mom on. what a remarkable woman. she is what I think grace is.
I loved this segment. I lost my mom a few years ago, she was my best friend and lived a hard life raizing 13 kids with very little. I always saw her as grace in action. Although your mom had so much in materialism she also lacked so much and had so much courage. I hope you keep this segment on your web site.
Your teenage mother show was most interesting. How about interviewing the fathers. You seldom hear about them.
Jus*****ched the show with Anderson's mother. I love Anderson and watching him and his mother made me love him and his show even more.
It must have been about 45 years ago when I got a call from a friend -- Barbara Tanner -- teling me Gloria Vanderbilt needed an escort for a celebrity dinner. (Barbara was in the PR business in those days and Gloria was a client) I rushed to dustoff my tux and get downstairs to meet the limo.
Gloria was lovely -- and I couldn't think of a damn thing to say. Celebrity proximity produced a severe case of laryngeal stenosis.
After the dinner we adjourned to a filmmakers apartment. I don't recall his name but he wss black and obviously very successful.
My 15 minutes? Maybe.
Gloria if you read thia can I try again?
Caveat: I'm 84 and can't get into the tux anymore.
212-737-8910
Thank you both for sharing and giving so much to others with
you lives. You both deserve all the happiness and joy life can
bring. I dream to experience the blessings of travel, and through your lives experiences it enriches mine. Thank you again for being welling to share.
I absolutely loved this show. What a precious treasure of a mom! What an honorable son, just like she said. How rare to see a man who is not afraid to show a tender and loving side. If I could pick someone, in the whole world, to just sit and talk with for a while, it would be your mom! (you would be second choice Anderson! ( :
Anderson,
If I were 15 to 20 younger, I would ask you to marry me.
After, seeing your interview with your mom, I now know why I enjoy The Anderson Cooper Show and your news reports on CNN.
I also have a pair of Gloria Vanderbilt jeans. I love the way they fit my body.
I love you,
Mary Lou Colvin-Adams
Little Elm, Texas
469-321-9717
please - - - tell me what to do on my computer -- to view a recent Anderson Cooper show # 1010 I think - the one where he inteviewed his mother. Thank you!
Anderson, I suspect that you are a great deal like your Mom. You both seem to be very cautious, respectful and quiet. Very classy. I had originally hoped that you would become Kelly Ripa's co-host, but, having this show, is so cool! I know that your Mom is very proud of you and vice versa. I now think of her whenever I go shopping and see her name on jeans!! : ) Thanks, Lori
We love this show with your Mom. Please have her on more often and do let her know how much we enjoyed her. Thanks. Your new show is a hit.