TV personality Gayle King has recently shared how she "hated" being tall when she was in her early adolescence. For those wondering, Gayle King is 5'10" in heightThe CBS Mornings host recently spoke with People magazine's 10-year-old guest reporter Kylie at the recently held BIG Benefit event of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. On the green carpet, many celebrities interacted with young minds to inspire them.When Kylie approached Gayle King, the morning host seemed impressed with her height.“You’re 10 years old? You are so tall! I love that. Don’t you love that?” King exclaimed.The CBS host went on to share that she once hated being tall."When I was 11 or 12, I was taller than all the boys and they used to tease me and I hated it. Now I love it, so I’m hoping that never changes for you."People @peopleLINKGayle King Tells Our Young Guest PEOPLE Reporter Why She Used to 'Hate Being Tall' — But Now Loves It! (Exclusive)Later in the interaction, the TV host inquired about Kylie's thoughts as a 10-year-old.“I’m thinking that I wanna make more friends, I want to be really popular. I’m already popular, but I want to be popular in a lot of places. And maybe when I grow up, I wanna be like an architect or have a business partner," the young reporter stated.Gayle King appreciated Kylie's vision. People magazine's guest reporter also interviewed Anthony Mackie and Bozoma Saint John.Gayle King credits childhood curiosity for her journalism careerThe CBS host recently talked about her journalism career in an interview for Harvard Business Review. Although King completed her degree in psychology, she built a successful career in journalism. During the interview, she was asked if the subject helped in shaping her media career in a better way.Gayle King credited her "inquisitive" nature behind her success in journalism."What helped me is being curious. As a kid I was often told, 'You’re so nosy. You ask too many damn questions.' I prefer to think of myself as inquisitive. Being open and interested is what makes me me, and it’s why I enjoy my job. People do love to talk about themselves," she responded.The TV personality said that even strangers open up to her quickly because she comes across as "genuine" in conversation."Even when I’m with a stranger, before long I’ve heard their whole life story. People say, 'I can’t believe I’m telling you this. I don’t even know you.' I think that’s because, when I engage in conversation, everyone can tell I’m genuine. But I’m not psychoanalyzing anybody," the CBS host added.Earlier in October, several reports of King's departure from CBS emerged. Gayle King recently addressed the rumor during her appearance on Sherri Shepherd's show."I've decided I'm going to stay out of the drama. And there is some drama. I'm going to stay out of that. I'm just going to continue to do my job," she commented.The news host added that she loves her job and the network also likes her.Also read: "The future is looking bright": Nickelodeon Child Star Tylor Chase hospitalized after trashing hotel room