Aww, Rosie.

I remember coming home from school and watching Rosie's talk show. She was the first one to really show me musical theater. I became obsessed with The Lion King on Broadway after seeing a live performance on her stage.

I also remember her joking about her weight and trying season after season to lose it. And she mostly failed. And she was honest about it.

In a weird way, I think she was some sort of role model for me.

And look at her now! I really respect her a lot.