I have mugs of hot water every morning because the studio is cold, and also because it makes my throat sound clearer.

In this remark Brzezinski frames a small, practical ritual as part of the hidden labor of broadcast performance. The hot water is both a bodily comfort (a cold studio) and a tool of vocal maintenance, suggesting how on-air “naturalness” is supported by routine preparation. The line also hints at the physical demands of daily live television—early hours, controlled environments, and the need to sound steady and clear regardless of conditions. Its plainness underscores professionalism: rather than glamour, the job involves managing temperature, voice, and stamina through simple habits.