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Cyntoia Brown to her 16-year-old self: "God hears you"

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:47:39 -0400

Cyntoia Brown made headlines when she was sentenced to life in prison at age 16 for killing a man who she says picked her up for sex. She was granted clemency earlier this year after spending 15 years behind bars. Now at 31 years old, she shares intimate advice for her 16-year-old self in a Note to Self.

Preview: Jane Fonda's Note to Self

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 04:44:47 -0500

The 77-year-old actress who has won two Oscars and seven Golden Globe Awards writes a letter to her younger self and reflects on her life off screen. Watch Fonda's full Note to Self on "CBS This Morning."

Kermit writes a letter to his tadpole self. Watch the full piece Friday on "CBS This Morning"

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 19:10:13 -0500

Kermit writes a letter to his tadpole self. Watch the full piece Friday on "CBS This Morning."

Padma Lakshmi reflects on surviving sexual abuse in personal note to self

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 19:04:47 -0500

"Top Chef" host Padma Lakshmi shares her personal journey in a letter to her 5-year-old self. As a young girl, she emigrated to the U.S. from southern India. She went on to study at Clark University, earning a degree in theater arts and eventually becoming a supermodel and actor. In her note, Lakshmi opens up about the deeply personal challenges she faced from adolescence to adulthood.

Note to Self: Vice President Joe Biden

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:58:51 -0500

When Joe Biden was 29 years old, he became one of the youngest people elected to the U.S. Senate. He has remained a member of the federal government in the 44 years that followed. Now, at age 73, the 47th vice president of the United States looks back on a remarkable career and life in the "CBS This Morning" Emmy-nominated series, Note to Self.

Alexis Ohanian, Reddit co-founder, writes a note to his younger self

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:58:02 -0500

In our series Note to Self, we hear from tech entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian Sr. He co-founded Reddit, which is now ranked the sixth most popular website in America. Now he's investing in other entrepreneurs and companies, as co-founder of the venture capital firm, Initialized Capital. In the last couple years, he also became a first-time parent when his wife, tennis superstar Serena Williams, gave birth to their daughter, Olympia. In a letter to his childhood self, Ohanian looks back on his life.

NFL player Hayden Hurst's note to his younger self

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:44:02 -0500

NFL player and Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst is one of the more than 50 million Americans living with a mental illness. Hurst is also talking openly about his own battles with depression and suicide, and putting his name behind a foundation hoping to encourage others to get help and stop the stigma around mental illness. Warning: This piece includes mention of suicide and may be difficult for some to hear.

Note to Self: "Queer Eye's" Tan France

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:43:20 -0500

Stylist Tan France is best known for his role as the fashion expert on the Netflix series "Queer Eye." The award-winning reality program has been recognized for its celebration of diversity and acceptance in the LGBTQ community. France details his life before the show's success, in his recently released memoir titled "Naturally Tan." As part of our series Note To Self, France shares his own journey to acceptance.

President Jimmy Carter's "Note to Self"

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:39:41 -0500

The 39th president of the United States is releasing a new memoir, "A Full Life." Carter is also a Nobel Peace Prize winner, humanitarian and a former peanut farmer. Now, at age 90, with 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, he looks back on an incredible life in the "CBS This Morning" Emmy-nominated series Note to Self.

Chef Alice Waters shares advice to her younger self

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:36:09 -0500

Chef Alice Waters, owner of Chez Panisse Restaurant in Berkeley, California, since 1971, shares a note to her younger self in the "CBS This Morning" series Note to Self. Waters writes about evolving from a picky eater to a professional chef famous for organic, locally-grown ingredients.

Russell Brand's Note to Self

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:35:41 -0500

Watch the actor, comedian and author open up like never before in the "CBS This Morning" Emmy-nominated series Note to Self.. Russell Brand offers advice to his younger self on surviving the drugs that nearly destroyed him and the perks and pitfalls of fame.

Iraq war veteran Scott Ostrom's Note to Self

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:29:39 -0500

Scott Ostrom is among the nearly 20% of troops who came home from Iraq with post-traumatic stress disorder. In a letter to his 15-year-old self, he shares the story of his "invisible wounds" and overcoming PTSD in "CBS This Morning's" Emmy-nominated series "Note to Self." His advice is accompanied by a set of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs by Craig Walker of the Denver Post.

Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner writes Note to Self

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:21:34 -0500

Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner turns 88-years-old today. He looks back at his life as a publisher, activist and admirer of women in the "CBS This Morning" Emmy-nominated series Note to Self.

Cindy McCain, widow of John McCain, writes note to younger self

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 20:53:54 -0400

As part of the Emmy-nominated series Note To Self, businesswoman, philanthropist and high-profile political wife Cindy McCain offers advice to her adolescent self. She reflects on motherhood, addiction and a lifetime spent alongside war hero, Arizona Senator and two-time presidential candidate John McCain.

From the archives: Joe Biden's Note to Self

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 20:42:42 -0400

"CBS This Morning" revisits a personal message from now President-elect Joe Biden. In 2016, he reflected on accomplishing some of his dreams and coping with devastating loss for the "CBS This Morning" series Note to Self.

Note to Self: Duke's Coach K

Wed, 12 May 2021 03:33:11 -0400

Often a March Madness favorite, the Duke Blue Devils are a No. 2 seed in their region, largely thanks to coach Mike Krzyzewski. He's led the team since 1980. The man known as Coach K writes a letter to his younger self and shares his historic path to becoming the most winning coach in Division I college basketball.

Note to Self: Congressman John Lewis

Sun, 02 May 2021 18:54:10 -0400

Georgia Congressman John Lewis was born and raised on a cotton farm outside Troy, Alabama. He later became one of the most prominent leaders of the civil rights movement. In our ongoing series, Note to Self, Lewis recalls getting into what he famously calls "good trouble."

Cyntoia Brown-Long to her 16-year-old self: "God does hear you"

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 10:06:00 -0400

Freed from prison after spending 15 years for murder, a former victim of sex trafficking says, "You are so much more than the worst thing that you've ever done"

Chef Michael Solomonov's note to self: "Cooking will be your salvation"

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 09:30:00 -0400

"You, my friend, will be experiencing pain so agonizing that, even if I tried, I could not fully explain"

Alexis Ohanian's note to his younger self: "Trust your instincts"

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 08:48:00 -0400

Tech entrepreneur and Reddit co-founder looks back on his life, from losing his mom at a young age to building a family with Serena Williams

Padma Lakshmi reflects on surviving abuse, pain and being "other"

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 12:54:00 -0400

"You'll chisel a life for yourself, out of thin air and carry on as if nothing ever happened"

Adam Rippon says he will no longer skate competitively

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 07:31:00 -0500

The Olympian and U.S. national figure skating champion is effectively retiring from professional skating

Gisele Bündchen in note to younger self: "You are enough"

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 08:48:00 -0500

"Keep following your heart and don't apologize for being you," she writes

Alex Honnold on his ropeless, death-defying climb up a 3,000-foot rock wall

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 08:48:00 -0400

Last summer, Honnold became the first and only person so far to climb Yosemite's 3,000-foot El Capitan without any ropes or safety gear

Tracy Morgan warns his younger self about the one thing that can stop him

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 08:50:00 -0400

In a note to his 6-year-old self Morgan reflects on his childhood, comedy career, and the serious injuries he suffered from a 2014 car accident

Groundbreaking "Mister Rogers" character's Note to Self: "Your heart will open"

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 08:47:00 -0400

François Clemmons broke ground by becoming one of the first African-Americans with a recurring role on a children's TV series

One woman's story of strength in the face of "unbearable" loss

Tue, 08 May 2018 08:49:00 -0400

Heather Duckworth's story was chosen after "CBS This Morning" asked our viewers to submit their own letters

Sen. Tammy Duckworth reflects on the hardships that have defined her

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 08:21:00 -0400

The 50-year-old double amputee became the first U.S. senator to give birth while in office

Hugh Hefner's note to his 16-year-old self

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 07:58:00 -0400

In 2014, the cultural pioneer reflected on his journey as a publisher, activist and admirer of women for our series "Note to Self"

Congressman John Lewis on the "moral obligation" to "speak up"

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 08:51:00 -0400

The Georgia congressman and civil rights leader speaks to his younger self about the "mission to help redeem the soul of America"