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‘Man on Wire’ Philippe Petit on Creative Chaos
In 1974, French high-wire artist Philippe Petit walked into the history books via a wire strung between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, the subject of the Academy Award-winning documentary, "Man on Wire." He continues to do wire-walking around the world and writes books, the latest of which is a book about the creative process.
Kaui Hart Hemmings and ‘The Possibilities’ of Breckenridge
Like Kaui Hart Hemmings' first novel, "The Descendants," "The Possibilities" sees a family coping with trouble in paradise. She reads from the moving first chapter.
Mimi Pond’s Risk-Taking Bohemians
Author and artist Mimi Pond's newest work is a graphic novel memoir of her bohemian life in 1970's Oakland. She kindly conforms to our request for an orderly list of her favorite depictions of bohemians from the era's pop culture.
Ruth Reichl’s Art Imitates Her ‘Delicious’ Life
Ruth Reichl has been one of America's foremost food writers since the '80s. She tells Rico about her new novel "Delicious!"... and why writing about food is *not* like dancing about architecture.
The Time Tony Bennett Stole $65 from Todd Snider
Nashville musician Todd Snider may be as well known for his storytelling as he is for his songs. In this tale, he recalls one Tony Bennett nicking $65 from him.
Carol Leifer’s Teflon Back
Standup, author, and producer Carol Leifer is best known for her work as a writer for TV hits like "Seinfeld." Her newest book, "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Crying," offers advice on succeeding in life and business. So we asked her to do the same for our listeners.
Lisa Robinson Takes Lou Reed to See CBGB’s Best Act
Music journalist Lisa Robinson has been backstage with the biggest names in rock music since her first job in 1969. In this story from her new memoir, she remembers a 1970s New York City night out with Lou Reed.
A Sous Chef, in the Heat of the Moment
Author and chef Michael Gibney has been working in some of the world's most renowned restaurants since age 16. His new book, "Sous Chef: 24 Hours on the Line" takes readers into the fast-paced world behind the kitchen door.
‘Waldo’s Stripes’ – Judy Greer
A joke regarding the sartorial selections of an iconic character of Western literature. You know... Waldo. Of "Where's Waldo."