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• Tom Selleck on ‘Magnum,’ politics and Ike
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POSTED FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2004

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POSTED THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2004

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• Q&A: Billy Corgan on Alt-Rock
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POSTED WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2004

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POSTED FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2004

• Q&A: Madeleine L’Engle on ‘Wrinkle in Time’ Movie
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POSTED THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2004

• Margaret Cho: From Comedy To Activism
From politics to same-sex marriage outfits to rapping about health care, comedian-turned-activist Margaret Cho has plans to change the world—one laugh at a time

POSTED FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2004

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• Frank Gehry on His Latest Projects
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POSTED FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2004

• Poets Debate Poetry Month
Question: Is National Poetry Month inane or inspirational? Answer: Yes

• Q&A: Mark Morris's New Ballet
Choreographer Mark Morris discusses his new ballet, the structure of music and George Balanchine

POSTED THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2004

• Q&A: Leon Fleisher on Botox and Piano
Renowned classical pianist Leon Fleisher owes his return to two-handed playing to, of all things, Botox

POSTED THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2004

• Jack Valenti on Hollywood Now—and Then
After nearly four decades as head of the Motion Picture Association of America, Jack Valenti is finally stepping down—but that doesn’t mean he is slowing down

POSTED FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2004

• Tim Robbins On Oscars, Politics and Satire
Oscar winner Tim Robbins courts controversy again in his new play, “Embedded,” which opens in New York this week

POSTED WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2004

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SUMMER MOVIE PREVIEW

Summer Muscle

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SPECIAL SECTION

• People poised to make a difference in the new year. Plus, updates from our nominees for 2003

PERSPECTIVES

"The outpouring of love for my husband is incredible."
—Nancy Reagan, quoted by Reagan office chief of staff Joanne Drake, on the 100,000 people who came to pay their respects to the former president's remains Tuesday

SPECIAL SECTION: ISSUES 2004

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•	Nepotism: Another American Tradition
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