All There Is with Anderson Cooper

Molly Shannon’s Unspeakable Loss

Oct 5, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Mom’s Encouragement to Be Friendly

  • Molly Shannon vividly recalls her mom encouraging her to make friends by introducing herself and asking questions.
  • This memory highlights the early nurturing support that shaped her social confidence.
INSIGHT

Recklessness Fueled by Loss

  • Losing a parent young can create a sense of reckless fearlessness or recklessness.
  • Molly Shannon embraced this wildness, which her dad encouraged as part of her identity.
ANECDOTE

Sneaking Onto a Plane Adventure

  • Molly and her sister sneaked onto a plane as pre-teens to travel to New York.
  • A stewardess secretly allowed them on board, trusting them despite the risk.
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