Michael Siegel
The Anshe Emet senior rabbi, 71, on security concerns, the Holocaust’s fading, and his retiring
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Joel Mokyr
The Northwestern economic historian, 79, on the role of experts, tech’s future, and the Nobel Prize
Jane Lynch
The comedic actress, 65, on relishing solitude, embracing sobriety, and rejecting causes
Mick Napier
The improv director, 63, on giving notes, what makes him laugh, and atheism’s spirituality
Lili Taylor
The actress, 58, on hanging with Richard Pryor, the solace of birding, and a fateful blind date
Richard Marx
The singer-songwriter, 62, on crafting tunes, embracing ballads, and playing nice with fans
Heather Headley
The Grammy and Tony winner, 51, on adulation addiction, performance jitters, and suburban life
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