Parting Words: Imagination Holds No Bounds
Jun 21st, 2008 · Guy Raz quotes from philosopher and statesman Edmund Burke: "There is a boundary to men's passions when they act from feelings. But none, when they are under the influence of imagination."
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Dark-Horse French Film Bests Hollywood at Cannes
May 25th, 2008 · Yachts pull up anchor in southern France as judges in Cannes issue the festival's Palme d'Or to Entre les Murs (The Class), a film about a year in the life of a French school teacher. NPR's Guy Raz talks with Charles Ealy, who is covering Cannes for the Austin American Statesman.
May I Have Your Rather Valuable Autograph? *
Apr 8th, 2008 · Al Wittnebert, an elder statesman of the autograph business, says not only is there a code of honor in seeking famous signatures, doing so can be a lucrative way to make a living.
Hollywood's Honorary Mayor Johnny Grant Dies
Jan 10th, 2008 · Tinsel Town is mourning an elder statesman. Johnny Grant, who died Wednesday at the age of 84, never became a star himself. But the honorary mayor of Hollywood did become a familiar -- and beloved -- face along one of the world's most famous boulevards.
Sonny Rollins: Elder Statesman of Jazz
Jul 26th, 2007 · Ranking with John Coltrane and Coleman Hawkins as one of the all-time great tenor sax players, jazz legend Sonny Rollins has been recording fiery, passionate and intelligent music for nearly 60 years. Hear Rollins give an interview and in-studio performance.
Nick Lowe: Rogue, Misanthrope, Elder Statesman *
Jun 19th, 2007 · In a music career spanning more than 40 years, Lowe has profoundly affected the music industry as a singer, songwriter and producer. In recent years, he's established himself as a lovably acerbic pop legend.
Shimon Peres Elected as President of Israel
Jun 13th, 2007 · Elder statesman Shimon Peres was elected to the largely ceremonial post of president of Israel Wednesday, capping a career that has spanned six decades and, Israelis hope, restoring dignity to a position that has been marred by allegations of rape and sexual assault swirling around the country's current president.
Saxophonist Sonny Rollins Still Swinging Strong **
Apr 28th, 2007 · Saxophonist Sonny Rollins has outlasted many of the jazz greats he played with. At age 76, he's now jazz's elder statesman, crossing another milestone in his 65-year career with a new CD, Sonny, Please, a new record label and a Web site.
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