Rosie O'Donnell

Interview with Rosie O'Donnell

Libby spoke to Rosie about her For All Kids Foundation. Since it's inception it has raised over 800,000 for disadvantaged youth. Rosie O'Donnell is regarded as one of the most philanthropic celebrities and sets a fine example of someone using their status and wealth to bring about good.

Libby: Rosie, it is such a pleasure to interview you.

Rosie Thanks it's great to get a chance to talk about this it's really important.

Libby: We are all so proud of your weight loss, so what if we don't notice it, it's nice to see you finally making an attempt.

Rosie:...Thanks.

Libby: You must have gained a lot of weight after having your kids.

Rosie: Well, they're adopted so... I don't think that...Anyway we started the foundation because we truly believe that every child is a gift. Every child deserves a safe and supporting environment with opportunites for future self sufficiency ..

Libby: Is your family fat too?

Rosie: No, I wouldn't say... getting back to the foundation, we believe it is essential to provide for the fundamental needs of all children, The For All Kids Foundation, Inc. awards grants to help support the intellectual, social and cultural development of disadvantaged children throughout the United States.

Libby: Was it maybe stress?

Rosie: I beg your pardon?

Libby: You know stress, a bit of stress a pound of cheese...

Rosie: Uh, no I guess I had poor eating habits, but my goal is to feel healthy not fashionable and I don't see what that's got to do with....

Libby: Oh, that's good very smart. That way if you fail no one notices. That's good.

Rosie: Anyway, we have programs for child care, after-school and summer programs for inner-city youths, literacy, tutoring and mentoring programs for under-performing students,Healthcare services and wellness programs for low-income children, Prevention, treatment and cure of serious illnesses afflicting children and their families. Intervention and emergency shelters for families at risk of domestic violence...

Libby: What is the biggest meal you ever ate?

Rosie: I honestly don't know.

Libby: Have you ever eaten an entire pig?

Rosie: No.

Libby: Oh, sorry you must be Jewish then.

Rosie: No, I just would not eat an entire pig.

Libby: Of course you wouldn't. Now, Rosie how do you deal with jealousy?

Rosie: My jealousy....?

Libby: When you get a really gorgeous guest on, I guess you must feel really bad.

Rosie: I interview the person not the body.

Libby: Yes, of course, of course and you do have the big desk that covers most of you, not all unfortunately, but most..

Rosie: I understood that this was to be about the foundation...

Libby: Oh, sure! Sure, I'm with you. Denial is a pretty big thing--too big for me to deal with.

Rosie: The Foundation wants to develop long-term relationships with donors and grant recipients based on a shared vision that recognizes nonprofit organizations as vital agents in the communities they serve. Grants are awarded to charitable programs without regard to race, nationality, religion or political affiliation.

Libby: Whatever, . If you could interview anybody, living or dead who would it be?

Rosie: Well uh, Jesus Christ, maybe Martin Luther King....

Libby:Isn't that something!! I made a bet with my assistant that it would be Lil Debbie.

Rosie:She isn't a real person.

Libby: I don't think I said it had to be a real person.

Rosie: Well you did say living or dead, so an imaginary person couldn't be living or dead. Anyway I would also like to mention the Million Mom's March taking place on Mother's Day it's taking place in Washington DC, what we're hoping to do is bring about sensible gun legislation we....

Libby: Orville Redenbacker?

At that Rosie just got up and left without a word. It's not the first time someone walked out on this reporter--you don't make a lot of friends when you ask the hard hitting questions but I was really surprised with Rosie. Then the mystery was solved. I took a peek at my watch and discovered it was lunch time. Far be it for me to stand between a big girl and her grub!!!