Laura Washington Remembers a Young Obama’s Ego
The political analyst, 71, on hate mail, Harold Washington, and why she got into journalism.
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Jake Johnson Isn’t Famous, He’s Familiar
The actor, 48, on the formative role of ‘Mr. Show,’ his father’s absence, and the...
Michael Siegel
The Anshe Emet senior rabbi, 71, on security concerns, the Holocaust’s fading, and his retiring
Joel Mokyr
The Northwestern economic historian, 79, on the role of experts, tech’s future, and the Nobel...
Jane Lynch
The comedic actress, 65, on relishing solitude, embracing sobriety, and rejecting causes
Mick Napier
The improv director, 63, on giving notes, what makes him laugh, and atheism’s spirituality
Lili Taylor
The actress, 58, on hanging with Richard Pryor, the solace of birding, and a fateful...
Richard Marx
The singer-songwriter, 62, on crafting tunes, embracing ballads, and playing nice with fans
Heather Headley
The Grammy and Tony winner, 51, on adulation addiction, performance jitters, and suburban life
Ted Allen
The Chopped host, 60, on the knife you need, cable-level fame, and his weakness for...