J. Ivy
The Grammy-winning poet, 49, on conquering nerves, taming a crowd, and checking Kanye
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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
Adrian Smith
The architect, 80, on designing tall buildings, criticizing the Trump sign, and divine inspiration
Michael Shannon
The actor, 50, on being a loner at New Trier, the brilliance of Bill Murray, and the beauty of jazz.
Mikki Kendall
The activist author, 48, on segregation’s upside, spite’s role, and why Michelle Obama was wrong
John H. White
The Pulitzer Prize–winning photojournalist, 79, on covering Ali and having a gun pointed at him
Bob Sirott
The WGN radio host, 75, on his TV news stints, social awkwardness, and love of root beer floats
Sara Paretsky
The novelist, 77, on her protagonist inspirations, brass knuckles, and fear of being murdered.
Joakim Noah
The former Bull, 39, on his fiery style, retirement, and why the women’s game is more exciting