Hollywood Bad Boy Eszterhas Writes About Faith

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Joe Eszterhas was one of the dirtiest, drinkingest writers in Hollywood. He wrote films like Show Girls, Jagged Edge, Basic Instinct and Music Box. After years of smoking and drinking, he was diagnosed with throat cancer. In his darkest moment, like something out of a Hollywood script, struggling with surgical recovery and his own addictions, Joe Eszterhas turned himself over to God. Seven years later, Eszterhas talks about his latest book Crossbearer: A Memoir of Faith with Scott Simon.

DNC Music Minute: 'Yes We Can'

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EDT

As part of the program's Music Minute from the Democratic National Convention, listen to a portion of the song, Yes We Can, by popular musician Will-I-Am. The speech is influenced by a speech from presidential candidate Barack Obama.

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Hollywood Bad Boy Eszterhas Writes About Faith

DNC Music Minute: 'Yes We Can'