The American talk show host, comedian, actress and producer Rosie O’Donnell shares a personal possession that she treasures greatly …
What is precious to you, for one reason or another? What memento would you never want to live without? THE GLOSS is proud to partner with AsIAm, Ireland’s National Autism Charity, to share a series of stories of celebrated people’s treasured possessions – from Colin Farrell, Sebastian Barry, Ardal O’Hanlon and Fiachna Ó Braonáin to Rachael Blackmore, Mairead McGuinness, Lynn Ruane, Alisha Weir and Orla Kiely, plus many more – that are often an expression, sometimes an extension, of themselves.
This month, American talk show host, actress, comedian and producer Rosie O’Donnell shares her story. Known for her work in stand-up comedy, television, and on Broadway, O’Donnell gained prominence in the 1990s with her own daytime talk show, The Rosie O’Donnell Show, and has since appeared in various films and television series, including the latest season of And Just Like That. O’Donnell is also recognised for her charitable work and activism, particularly around LGBTQ+ rights.
“This photograph in the frame is my most precious object that I have, I brought it with me from the United States here to Ireland. It is one of the very few pictures I have of my mother, and I believe the only one of my mother with all five of her children. I am the one at the front in the red sailor dress and my siblings; Eddie, Danny, Maureen and Timmy are there with me. This was about two years before my mother died, maybe even less and since I don’t have many photos of her, it is the object I value most. I miss her, she died when I was ten years old and I am very sad that she never got to meet my five children.” @rosie
AsIAm, founded by Adam Harris in 2014, has a vision for Ireland as a place where every autistic person is accepted “as they are” – equal, valued and respected. AsIAm provides community support through advice, advocacy, support and special interest groups for children and adults with autism. AsIAm provides training programmes in awareness and inclusion, and supports businesses to successfully recruit and employ autistic candidates. The charity operates an information line (0818 234 234) and provides support via instant messaging and email (support@asIam.ie). Visit www.asiam.ie/support-our-work/donate/ to donate.
