Kris Jenner . . . And All Things Kardashian (38 page)

I know people say we are “famous for being famous.” But I know we are famous because we work hard and we never stop trying to be better people, have better television shows, create better stores, develop better clothing lines, forge amazing partnerships, and work hard at maintaining our beautiful personal relationships with family and friends. We are having the time of our lives in this fickle world of fame and fortune. But it’s the work and the family, not the fame, that holds it all together. As one of our producers said in our
E! True Hollywood Story
, “Fame may come and go, but family is forever.”

I get the game, and I am up for the challenges that lie ahead, just as long as they start with a
K
.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

T
o my wonderful collaborator, Mark Seal, who helped breathe life into my memoir.

Charles Suitt and Karen Hunter, who encouraged me to share my life and my story.

The amazing team at Simon & Schuster—Louise Burke, Brigitte Smith, Anthony Ziccardi, Sally Franklin, Jen Robinson, and Andrea DeWerd—for your hard work and the countless hours spent making my memoir a success.

My mother and father, Mary Jo and Harry Shannon. Without you, this book would not exist. Dad, I miss you every day.

Nicole Brown Simpson, who lives in my heart every day and her beautiful family—Judi, Lou, Tanya, Minnie, and Denise Brown. Your strength continues to inspire me.

My team at Jenner Communications, who I could not live without: Noelle Keshishian, Liz Roman, Karen Johnson, Jesse Daniels, and Ronda Kamihira. Thank you so much for supporting me each and every day. I love you all.

Cici Bussey for being the best cheerleader I have ever had. You are a shining light in my life.

Shelli Azoff for always standing by my side through thick and thin no matter what and for being the best friend a girl could ever have.

To my dolls, Sheila Kolker, Joyce Kraines, Lisa Miles, and Celeste Macer, for a lifetime of memories and your love and friendship.

To Kathie Lee Gifford, for your love, friendship, encouragement, prayer, and endless laughs and memories. I adore you.

To Ryan Seacrest for believing in us as a family and for your love and friendship.

My PR powerhouse Jill Fritzo at PMK*BNC. You are a rock star!

Of course, my Glam Squad: Alex Roldan and Joyce Bonelli. Thank you for making me look and feel fabulous every day!

To Farnaz Farjam and our producers at Bunim/Murray Productions—you are all truly my second family and I love you.

To E!: Lisa Berger, Suzanne Kolb, Jason Sarlanis, and Damla Dogan. Thank you for one of the most amazing journeys of a lifetime, and of course, for all of the priceless home movies! And to our PR team at E!: John Rizzotti and Christel Wheeler, for all of your hard work and dedication. I love you.

To Ted Harbert for saying,“YES,” and really meaning it. My family truly loves you!

To my husband, Bruce, for twenty years of unwavering love, happiness and support. And to my children, Kourtney, Kimberly, Khloé, Rob, Kendall, and Kylie, and my grandson, Mason, for giving me my passion for life. And to my son-in-law Lamar for showing me perseverance and undeniable strength. I love you all.

And lastly, Robert Kardashian . . . thank you for being our guardian angel and watching over us from up above.

1973: My high school graduation.

Starting my life as a flight attendant. College wasn’t for me.

1977: First ski trip with Robert, Aspen.

Robert with his
two
Rolls-Royces. He was pretty extravagant. And I loved him.

1978: At my engagement party.

Robert’s and my wedding party.

Cutting the cake at our Big Fat Armenian Wedding.

1978: Honeymoon in Auberge de Noves, France.

Pregnant with Kourtney.

I just gave birth to our first baby, Kourtney.