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Actor Gary Oldman was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss his Oscar-nominated portrayal of George Smiley in "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy." He also told us what he's been listening to and that he likes to keep it simple when it comes to comfort food!

Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss his latest book for children; his work with the State Department, promoting eduction; and his new documentary. He also revealed that he's a fan of Indian food!

Jonah Hill was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss his Oscar-nominated role in "Moneyball." He also revealed that he's a fan of architecture and interior design. Find out what he's been reading, watching and listening to!

Jamal Joseph was on the Lopate Show recently to describe how he went from leading the New York Black Panthers to teach at the Columbia School of the Arts. He also told us what his favorite comfort food is!

Novelist Margot Livesey was on the Leonard Lopate Show recently to discuss her latest book, The Flight of Gemma Hardy. She also shared what she's been reading lately -- and revealed that she's a fan of seals!

Baltimore Ravens left tackle Michael Oher was on the Lopate Show recently to talk about how he went from being a homeless teenager to an NFL. He also told us what he's been reading and watching recently!

Cynthia Nixon was on the Leonard Lopate Show recently to talk about starring in the Broadway production of "Wit." She also told us that she's a huge fan of Garrison Keillor's. Find out what else she's a fan of!

Elmore Leonard was here to talk about his latest novel, Raylan, and he admitted that he's a fan of Wheel of Fortune. Find out what else he's a fan of:

Actor, writer, comendian, and documentarian Stephen Fry loves pork pies! Find out what else he likes.

Mixed martial arts fighter -- and now film star -- Gina Carano was on the Lopate Show recently (along with director Steven Soderbergh) to discuss her starring role in the new film, "Haywire." She also told us what her favorite comfort food is!

Director Steven Soderbergh was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss his new film, "Haywire" (along with the film's star Gina Carano). He also revealed that he's a fan of manners.

Ralph Fiennes spoke to Leonard Lopate recently about starring in "Coriolanus," which also marked his directorial debut. He also revealed that he's a fan of pedicures!

Former New York City Police Commissioner and Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton was on the Lopate Show recently. He also told us that he's a film buff and what new releases he's enjoyed recently.

Georgia Pelligrini was on the Lopate Show recently to talk about how her interest in food issues led her from the kitchen to the forest and learning how to hunt. She also told us that she's a classically trained cellist!

Playwright and actor Anna Deavere Smith was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss bringing her one-woman show, "Let Me Down Easy," to PBS's Great Performances. She also revealed what she's been listening to and what her (very healthy) comfort food is!

Dave Barry was on the Lopate Show (along with Alan Zweibel) to discuss collaborating on their novel, Lunatics. He also told us about his love of cheese and why his 11-year-old daughter is dictating what he's listening to these days.

Alan Zweibel was on the Lopate Show recently, along with Dave Barry, to discuss collaborating on their new novel, Lunatics. He also told us that he loves antique pens! Find out what else he's a fan of!

Alexander Payne spoke to Leonard Lopate recently about directing the critically acclaimed film, "The Descendants." He also told us what he's been reading and watching recently - 1970's learn-to-read filmstrips for toddlers, anyone?

Cookbook author Pam Anderson was on the Lopate Show recently to talk about making meatless meals and getting more vegetarian dishes in your repertoire. She also told us about her love of Spanx!

New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss his latest book about food and how our ideas about food have been shaped. He revealed that he's a Justin Bieber fan and also told what his comfort foods are, even if he doesn't love the term itself.