A lot of compelling stories in the world aren't being told, and the fact that people don't know about them compounds the suffering. Anderson Cooper compelcompoundfact Change image and share on social
If I'm hip, we've got a problem in this country. I really shouldn't be held up as any model of hipness. If anything, I think I'm sort of old school in my approach to objective reporting and not wearing my opinion on my sleeve. There's a lot of that in American TV news these days. Too much, in fact. Anderson Cooper americanapproachcountry share on social
I've always giggled like a 13-year-old girl at a Justin Bieber meet and greet. There's nothing I can do about it but I've never not been able to stop. Anderson Cooper biebergigglegirl Change image and share on social
I've been addicted to TV since I emerged from the womb. Anderson Cooper addictemergehave Change image and share on social
Anyone who says they're not afraid at the time of a hurricane is either a fool or a liar, or a little bit of both. Anderson Cooper afraidbitefool Change image and share on social
The whole celebrity culture thing - I'm fascinated by, and repelled by, and yet I end up knowing about it. Anderson Cooper celebritycultureend Change image and share on social
I understand why people might be interested. But I just don't talk about my personal life. It's a decision I made a long time ago, before I ever even knew anyone would be interested in my personal life. Anderson Cooper agodecisioninterest share on social
When I was younger, I talked to the adults around me that I respected most about how they got where they were, and none of them plotted a course they could have predicted, so it seemed a waste of time to plan too long-term. Since then, I've always gone on my instincts. Anderson Cooper adulthaveinstinct share on social
If someone knows me and likes me or my work, they're more likely to allow me to tell their story. But it also cuts the other way. Anderson Cooper cutlikestory Change image and share on social
Obviously I was well aware that I had what people consider a privileged upbringing. My mom was never a bake-cookies sort of mom. I really had no reins whatsoever. Anderson Cooper awarebakecookie Change image and share on social