When Spanish actor Antonio Banderas made his first movie in the U.S., in 1992, he barely spoke English. In fact, in order to star in “The Mambo Kings,” he learned his lines phonetically.
Speaking With an Accent, Proudly
The Paths of Joan Manuel Serrat
Throughout his 50-year career, the Spanish musician and songwriter Joan Manuel Serrat has navigated countless paths — and his timeless songs have been with me through the years as I have traveled on my own paths. In fact, his music has become an essential component of my life’s musical score. Understandably, I was thrilled to book an interview with him recently.
A Sinner Pope
“I am a sinner.” That’s how Pope Francis described himself in a 2013 interview with the Jesuit magazine La Civilitá Cattolica. This admission — the notion that he is just like the rest of us — is one of the primary reasons that people, whether they are religious or not, like Francis.
George Clooney on the Pitfalls of Fame
BEVERLY HILLS, California – It’s no surprise that when people spot George Clooney, one of the most famous men on earth, they immediately approach him. But rather than trying to meet him by saying “hi” or shaking his hand, people often just take out their phones and start recording him.
Carmen Aristegui: Mexico’s Voice
I would imagine that Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto’s worst fear is that Carmen Aristegui is keeping an eye on …
Let Brittany Maynard Rest in Peace
Though Brittany Maynard died last year, some people still refuse to let her rest in peace. Maynard, only 29 years …
Netanyahu: Tough Talk With a Soft Voice
NEW YORK – The first thing that struck me about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a recent interview was …
Mario Vargas Llosa: It’s OK to Kill a Dictator
MADRID – “I don’t use Twitter. I don’t use Facebook. I don’t answer the phone. I don’t open my door,” …
The Feet of Pelé and the Hands of Santana
The World Cup will end on a high note when the brilliant guitarist Carlos Santana performs at the closing ceremony …
Barbara Walters: The Queen of the Interview
NEW YORK – Barbara Walters is perhaps the world’s most famous journalist, and for good reason. For more than five …