Heather Headley
The Grammy and Tony winner, 51, on adulation addiction, performance jitters, and suburban life
All Stories
The Roadside Hero
Earl Abernathy
Ted Allen
The Chopped host, 60, on the knife you need, cable-level fame, and his weakness for chips
Matt Walsh
The comedic actor, 61, on Veep, improv’s life applications, and why to trust your instincts
Nora Dunn
The comedian and actress, 73, on SNL, her “terrible” childhood, and a traumatic incident
J. Ivy
The Grammy-winning poet, 49, on conquering nerves, taming a crowd, and checking Kanye
The Celebrity Channeler
Deft impressions on social media have made Matt Friend a rising comedy star.
Joe Mantegna
The actor, 77, on his big break, a lesson from Gregory Peck, and his greatest Cubs memory.
Shelby Van Pelt
The novelist, 44, on fan mail, a close call with the Boston bombing, and following up a bestseller
Shades of Boredom
Newly published images by photographer Mark Steinmetz highlight everyday life in a Chicago of 35 years ago.