This cover story is one of the most meaningful for me, as it is my last ever print cover story for Parade magazine, which is closing its print edition this month after 82 years. So it was an honor for me to close out this print run with a story on a power trio. (Digital […]
I could talk to the legends all day. In this case, I’m thrilled I at least got to have an hour and a half conversation with the incomparable Bob Newhart. For the August 21, 2022 issue of Parade magazine, I spoke with legendary actor and comedian Bob Newhart, 93, in honor of the 50th anniversary […]
File this one under one my favorite conversations of my career. Not just because Jeff bridges was a great interview. He also seemed like such a great human. I remember finishing up my conversation with him and thinking, “He’s joy.” Jeff Bridges is joy personified. He’s also curiosity, intelligence, Zen, funny, and prolific personified. For […]
Well, as you can imagine, this one was a hoot. For the June 5, 2022 issue of Parade magazine, I spoke with famously funny actress, producer, home design fanatic, and businesswoman Melissa McCarthy. With her two happy dogs by her side. Read the full story here: Melissa McCarthy on Creepy Flea Market Finds, Life Lessons […]
For the May 8, 2022 issue of Parade magazine, I interviewed the inimitable actress Jean Smart about her career, home life, hopes for the future—and of course, Season 2 of Hacks. To say it was an honor and a joy to speak with her is an understatement. Read the full story here: Jean Smart Says […]
For the April 24, 2022 issue of Parade, I talked with actor Liam Neeson about his latest role in the film Memory. And as we speak, he shares that he just filmed his 100th film. I spoke to him about making all those movies, on living with grief, and looking at the bright side of […]