Oprah Winfrey reveals her 'one regret' in life she would change
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- Oprah Winfrey sat down with TODAY’s Al Roker to celebrate his 70th birthday and revealed the one thing in her life she would do differently if she could. Winfrey also touches on how “The Oprah Winfrey Show” would be different if it started today.
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I just turned 70. "Do nothing, if you don't know what to do." Sound advice. I'd also add that you can never get back the time you spent worrying.
"When you don't know what to do, do nothing." This is so good. I'd find somethings to constantly do and hope something would stick. At the end, I've spent so many resources as opposed to just waiting.
Yes! A rainy day, fieplace, blanket, dog or cat, book...and a cup of tea.
Storms. Even better. You have to stop and take it in. And feel power of nature
Hot chocolate for me with marshmallows!!!
I am 46, and will say this. When I had no children, I should have continued to pursue my college education and really think about what career was it I wanted in Life. Therapy would have been great for me in my twenties, and would have helped me to make a conscious, healthy decision to not have children. This is my Truth and I am standing in it. I had children more out of emotional reasons. In my opinion, them emotions led me to wrong type of men.
At them times in my life, I was wrong, so then two wrong men came flowing in my life. The children are young adults, and believe me it would have been best for all three of us, If I chose better and different.
Their life and mine would have turned out better. God's Honest Truth. Ladies, never ever have children for emotional reasons.
It takes much Love, Time, Care, Money and Sacrifice to Raise Children whether you are a married woman or single.
Be very conscious of the decision to have children, remember you are a Mother to that child for the rest of their Life. Ask yourself "Are you Ready for the Journey"?
It is important to have them from the RIGHT MAN Also! Know that man's genealogy, so you know what Seed you are carrying.
That is extremely IMPORTANT! Never have babies by a man who is not in Love with you, cares nothing about you, and will not be in the Children's Lives at all.
It is not good for yourself or the unborn children.
This is great advice, especially for young women. We often get into motherhood without even an understanding of what it takes. Once you in, it’s already too late. You have the option to strive on to give the children a good mother or be one of those horrible bad moms.
You’re so right ❤
Having children is a selfish decision ...even more so today. Not having children is the opposite of selfish.
Absolutely right and women should not be guilt tripped or told their race is being genocided or asked to be factories for other infertile couples. Pregnancies have irreversible consequences on the body.
I applaud you for sharing this vulnerability in an area that America and the World has not yet matured to, as you wisely state "do not have children for emotional reasons." The other points you made as well. God Bless you for sharing this with us x!
I can’t believe O is 70! 🎉
I learned so much over the years from the Oprah Winfrey show. ❤❤❤
Love both Oprah and Al! Two together in an interview is just🥰🥰🥰!!!
“Do nothing. Get with yourself.” Great advice. ❤
Because we all have that luxury in life!
@@fowleheidi482 go to bed early and get up a little early. House is quiet when everyone else sleeps.
I lie still and ask God for steady direction
@@fowleheidi482That means don't make any changes .
We’re not billionaires
I love that she loves a rainy day. I do too! That's my happy place 😻
rainy days are my favorite and I enjoy the smell of a rainy day.
Oprah is aging like fine wine. It s amazing how she gets more and more attractive every year!
See...Her answer to what makes her happy is why I believe I have this connection with Oprah. I, too, love a rainy day. It soothes me and feeds my mental side. Gosh, I totally get her. Always have and I think I always will.
I live in CDMX, it has been raining like every 2 days...lovely 💚 🌴
@@jcalvioficial Lucky you 😊
Cheers to 70! 🍷. Cheers to 56! 🍷. Cheers to life! 🍷
Cheers to you🍷
Yay Oprah! You are my Aquarius soul sister - I will be 70 years old next year. Some of the things you say in the video rang so true with me, I'm glad someone sent me the link to listen to you and Al chat. Happy Birthday!🎂🥰
I love raining days. Cleans the air and I feel like it is a day that I can take time for me and curly up with a good book, comfy blanket a cup of tea or coffee. A fire if at all possible is my dream day. Thank you Oprah for being you and letting the world see what being yourself a can truly accomplish. God bless you and I wish you an amazing 70th year. Make it amazing.❤🤗
I love rainy days bc it makes lots of my favorite color GREEN! 😊
It was so amazing how in the years of watching the legendary Oprah Winfrey's show, she could have different topics on people lifestyle and bring out the similar thoughts I would have? .👌✨🙏💙🌎
Oprah, in a way, was my first teacher of how the universe operates, and i have been a student of life every since.
That's pathetic
She's about to go down for diddy type shenanigans
@@evertonwood No, it's not.
@@lorupan1 it is EXTREMELY
@@evertonwood Because you didn't have this experience, doesn't mean Oprah can't be a perceived by someone else as a teacher. A teacher can come in many shapes, ways and forms. Everybody has their own experience. Who are YOU to say something is pathetic?
She is pretty gorgeous, ageless
Face work weave and good eating...we love O
@@Mimi-cg2cwThat is her real hair. Stop saying that all black women wear weaves. You’re spouting utter nonsense.
@@Mimi-cg2cwit’s her real hair, if you’ve been a fan since the beginning, you’d notice Oprah naturally has very thick high density scalp hair
Gorgeous inside and out!
When Oprah said "everything's gonna be alright" I really felt it and believed it.
Great questions and great answers!!! Love them both!❤❤
She was such an influence on me and my beliefs. I really miss watching the Oprah Show. One of the best TV shows ever! BTW she looks amazing! She looks like she's in her 50's!
I agree
Black don’t crack!❤
@@pleinaire8698lmao 😂
I grew up watching oprah. My mom had it on everyday after school. I've always really loved Oprah and her show was awesome.However t b h she's done a lot of things and said a lot of things in more recent years that has made me lose a lot of respect for her.
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I love a rainy day!! 100% agree miss O.
what a beautiful conversation. thank you for sharing. I love Oprah and Al. They are treasures of the media world through the times.
Love her so much ❤
I ❤Oprah
And 🥰 Al Rocker
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She looks good for 70! Easily 10 years younger looking.
Work
😂😂👌👌@Berley_1234
@Berley_1234there are many billionaires out there who look their age…
I love Opra, and the way she thinks.
Oprah, you are such an American, and human, treasure. ❤
Thank goodness you didn’t say African American 😂.. she’s 100% American! Born and raised in America!
This is so awesome! I love them both! We have great things to look forward to.
We love U Al and Oprah!❤❤❤
I literally said the same exact thing! LOL, - a rainy day, fire place , book, blanket, and for me it’s a cat and some warm cinnamon rolls- I am good!
Not too many rainy days in Southern California.
Oprah Winfrey is very special and talented. 😊😊
I forgot that I heard this advice from her: 'When you don’t know what to do, do nothing.' Great advice!
Oprah is such a inspiration ✨
Oprah you are a magnificent human being.
03:12 Props to Oprah, who often speaks a second language so her audience will understand her.
I am so happy to see Oprah and hear her words. 😊
TODAY, I love this video!
Just love Ms Oprah's laughter and cheerful lifestyle😊.
😊🙏
Happy, Happy birthday Mr. Roker!!! I wish you many, many more!!!
I remember RACING home from school to watch Ms. Oprah because she was the epitome of what I wanted to become: a professional, smart, outspoken, wise, culturally prideful, and caring woman. Although I never grew out of being an introvert, I'm definitely outspoken in my writing! Losing my mother at an early age, I embraced Ms. Oprah's philosophies as if MY life depended on them (because in a way, they did). When she began her book club, I was beyond ecstatic. As an African American teen, at no time in my life had loving to read been considered "normal" behavior... until her book club came into existence.
In life, you don't always need to know who you're affecting to make a conscious decision to affect another person's life. Thankfully, Ms. Oprah made that decision. Consequently, I will ALWAYS honor her for those precious moments. I wish her many days of rainy goodness with excellent books, blankets, and loving pets.
God bless you both!
Thank you Oprah, for opening up and being personal. As always, you share pearls of wisdom. Sit quietly and listen to the inner voice for guidance...
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I really appreciated knowing the legendary broadcaster Al Rucker have been recognize and honored for all his long dedication and hard work applied on today show! . Congratulations to both Mr Al Rucker and Mrs Oprah Winfrey fantastic hard work paid off for 2 great people earned their doctorate degrees!! Oprah the many Grammy winner, Oscar winner, Nobel Peace Prize of freedom , NAACP honorary, Pioneer journalist ,trailblazer, Social media Queen, Phenomenal ❤A producer, A Philanthropy, the Hoppo, Classical color Purple, Bruster's Place, talk show host, Pilot Network of The Legendary Motivation Oprah Winfrey Networks!!!! To try and name all of the Legendary Oprah Winfrey accomplishments and still trying to keep up would mean taking a whole lot more of my pravagen.
Happy Birthday again to Today show legendary, Broadway talk show Hosts Mr Al Rucker wishing you many more wonderful years with beautiful memories 🙏
My thank you for the Philanthropy Pioneer Journist Oprah and Legendary Journist, Trailblazer Al Rucker.🌹🙏💙
I'm doing that right now. I'm doing nothing cause im pregnant. I wanted to keep pushing and always working, but im glad I am taking it easy this year and doing nothing.
Love her!
Happy 70th to both Oprah and Al!😊
I just turned 70. Oprah makes me feel so good about my age. I love you, Oprah!
You must be a 1954 baby too! 🙋🥹👋
Aging is confidence!!❤
Oprah looks Beautiful. ⚘⚘⚘⚘
I regret not taking more land from the residents of Maui
Outstanding interview ❤❤❤😉
Oh yes, a rainy day. Nothing better. 🙂
Al ROCKER….. love you so much, Keep up this lane,rode! My Mom is Turning 70 in May…… bring it on!! Bring on the additional legends to you. I’ll take on the extra knowledge please. 👏👏👍🫶🏼🫶🏼
70 is the best
Glad to see her partner Stedman Graham was there for her at key moments in her life (Tina Turner's wedding, the 2024 DNC convention speech, etc.). Oprah is so very fortunate at 70 to share her thoughts and inspirational moments about life and living to the fullest. The recent passing of Phil Donahue is a reminder of those who were the true pioneers who cleared the path for others to follow. Phil took risks and used his platform to speak out against unjust wars to the point he would rather be fired by MSNBC than be a useful tool to the powerful.
I’m more amazed by Al than Oprah & I appreciate him immensely.
The background music is irritating and unnecessary!
One regret might be the interview with the Sussex’s??
I doubt she'll admit to that.
Oprah is Winfrey is really a blessed woman,she has nothing else to prove to anyone she already is a fulfilled woman enjoy the rest of your years oprah.
I love rain too
Very smart woman
Oprah makes 70 look great!
Don't be scared. Everything is going to be alright ❤
I thought she was going to regret the H&M interview lol
It would be interesting to hear her honest thoughts on what she'd do differently.
Happy 70th Birthday Al! Great advice!!
Oprah is a legend. But, forget the weather and blanket. I just want to spend time with my kids, anywhere.
This is really a good interview and concept. On your 70th birthday talking to people who are 70 and having a conversation about it. "Don't be scurred!"
This really resonates.
The truth awaits, Oprah!
Happy Birthday! I love you. Thank you for the impact you made on my life.
Respect 👍🏾
Thank you for the inspiring, long unforgettable, legendary memories of the Today show "weather man," the legendary Al Rucker, little shy to say I remembered when the legendary Katie Curric accompany the Legendary Al Rucker 1st Colonoscopy. The legendary Philanthropy Mrs "Oprah Winfrey forever shared excellence", like many of her appearance, with the televised, updates with "the legacy of the Al Rucker", hang out "Today show hosts, and "Today's family"! Thank you for your faithful legendary legacy!💙👣🌎 It's been a long life journey following you Legendaries Katie Curric, Brian Gumball, Hoda Coffey alongside many other Today legends. A special note for Hoda, Learned "the Hoda " I have was made and created by the legendary Legacy of Hoda's mother? I have had so many people asking where can they buy all the different Hoda figurines?
I LOVE this conversation so much!!! I’m turning 56 in January and you all make me look forward to turning 70!
Oh wow this is how I feel right now . I had to change my life due to being in an abusive environment changed states , left my career . I am now not where I’d like to be but I literally don’t know what to do with my life . Hearing these words don’t do anything sit still . I will do that
I agree she should have taken a year off from work
I’m learning that lesson- taking months off of work and or giving 100% to myself ❤
I work hard
I gave to all
Now -I am giving to myself ❤
Well said, great recommendation to put into action. Be intentional!
So wise ❤️❤️❤️
0:40 a bunch of people on the couch just got more comfy.
That was my thought. Normal people can't afford to do nothing. This advice is for a slim minority of very hardworking and financially stable people
I think she means more to get still and listen to yourself before making a major change not necessarily to literally do nothing.
That's when meditation and prayer come in😊
@@Lodeenieyou missed the point 😊
Rainy day. Yup. Me too.
🙋 I turn 70 in 2 weeks and I’ve decided that at least once a week I’m going to dress like a 7 yr old. I got an early start today and wore bohemian harem pants and a shirt with a beautiful turtle on it that says Just a Girl Who Loves Turtles. Next stop, Walmart. Here’s to never growing up! 🎉
very special people, both of them
She looks young for 70.
The kids are hating on the queen of EVERYTHING. Yasss Oprah keep soaring with all your $$
Regret is kind of silly, because whatever it was seemed like the best thing to do at the time
No sometimes we know it’s a bad idea or do things out of fear
@@charlayib that’s denial
@@charlayib I needed to think about this one, and I liked your comment because it is truly, very insightful. One question, if we know whatever the thing is a bad thing to do, how come that part of us does it in faith anyway? In other words, why do we sabotage ourselves? I am very curious to hear your answer
How about not promoting Dr Phil and Doc Oz? I would perhaps take that back too
lol that made me laugh out loud. WELL said. both: astonishingly creepy, arrogant, bit skeezy.
@@alexperkins8433 It has been extremely lucrative for all parties concerned. She did the right thing in creating her own network towards the tail end of her syndicated show. The world is constantly changing. Had she taken time off and waited until she felt like it she would have lost her wield of influence over her demographics. Interest in her endorsed projects would have waned and her magazine and spin offs hosted by Oprah's anointed two swami gurus might not have inherited her base followers. It could have been alot worse, imagine her other fav Deepak Chopra running his own show.
Oh I got one...how about not using MJ for your career than turning your back on him..just the BTS of the interview. Her behavior towards him was terrible
AMEN!!!!!
@Carousel5883 I agree. She was pretty rough on MJ in the interview at Neverland. Love her but loved him more....didn't like how she seem to bite at him during the interview. This was during her dieting days. May have been hungry. 😂
I agree ❤
OMG he done did it now.
2:54: Dead on! 🎯
Thanks Oprah for being a great part of all our lives. 😊😊
Brava🎉🎉
💚 Oprah !‼️♥️💜💙💚💟
🌍♥️💜💙💚💛🧡❤♥️🌎
Ms. Tina Knowles turned 70 this year as well. I hope to see a conversation between her and Al.
Tina has had lots of work... ain't nothing wrong with botox
I wish she would have made her network more uplifting and send more positivity in the world.
BE CAREFUL
Wow, I thought she was in her early 60s , she looks good.
The Harkles interview
she looks so much like her mother here
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You are amazing
Oprah's one regret in life should be not paying actors and actresses for their work.