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NPR's Peter Sagal on Fame, Divorce, and Stormy Daniels
By Mike Thomas
After his divorce, the 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!' host still had to be funny because that's his job—and it got him through. Read more
Legendary Photographer Art Shay Tells His Remarkable Story
By Mike Thomas
The photographer, 96, on Liz Taylor, JFK, and almost killing Jimmy Stewart Read more
Gillian Flynn: "Dread Is Probably My Favorite Emotion"
By Mike Thomas
The Gone Girl author, 47, on her next book, #MeToo perils, and why "my DNA is splattered in every corner of New York." Read more
Joan Harris on Activism, Daley, and Making Donations Count
By Mike Thomas
The arts philanthropist, 86, on the first time she met Obama and marching against the Vietnam War. Read more
Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz on Fresh Underwear, Fireside Bowl, and Xanax
By Mike Thomas
The band's seventh studio album comes out January 19. Read more
Charna Halpern on Del Close, Tina Fey, and Slow Comedy
By Bill Zehme
The legendary improv instructor, 65, recounts starting iO Theater and how she introduced Fey to Amy Poehler. Read more
Rich Koz, aka Svengoolie, on Horror Films and Stick-On Mustaches
By Bill Zehme
The beloved horror show host, 65, on why anyone can be Svengoolie and that time Mark Hamill tweeted about him. Read more
Penny Pollack on 30 Years of Writing About Food in Chicago
By Mike Thomas
Chicago’s retiring dining editor, 70, on DIY trends, anonymity, and Italian beef Read more
Karen Lewis, Teacher Union Chief, on Battling Cancer and Bruce Rauner
By Bill Zehme
The 64-year-old dishes on getting a box of DVDs from George Lucas and a phone call from Rahm. Read more
Victor Skrebneski on Shooting Bowie Naked and Advising Daley
By Bill Zehme
The famed portrait photographer, 87, talks about growing up in Chicago and capturing the perfect image. Read more
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