John Lithgow spoke to Leonard about his father's influence on his career as an actor recently, and he also shared his favorite comfort food is.

Harry Belafonte spoke to Leonard about his music career and his commitment to social activism, and he also shared what he's been reading and his love of cooking.

Novelist Russell Banks was on the show recently, and he shared the books that he's been reading.

Pulitzer Prize-winning writer William Kennedy was here to discuss his latest novel, Chango's Beads and Two Toned Shoes, and he told us what he's been reading and watching recently.

Susan Orlean was on the show to discuss the legacy of dog and movie star Rin Tin Tin. She also revealed, among other things, her love of turkeys!

Bass Keith Miller was here to discuss going from playing college football to singing at the Metropolitan Opera and he revealed his love of fishing and what music he's listening to these days!

Writer Caryl Phillips was on the Leonard Lopate Show recently to discuss how the migration experience has changed over the last 10 years, and he also revealed his obsession with soccer (and possibly gummy bears).

Salman Rushdie doesn't really have any favorite words, but he explains why he likes "funny" and dislikes "fanatical." He also shares his thoughts on Midnight's Children, which was published 30 years ago.

Photographer Bob Gruen stopped by the Leonard Lopate Show to discuss his four-decade career capturing musicians and life on tour, and he shared some of his favorite films, music, and more!

What is Tom Perrotta listening to right now? Read more to find out.

Find out what Joseph O'Neill has been reading and watching recently.

Novelist Colum McCann shares some of his favorite picks with us.

Alexandra Styron stopped by The Leonard Lopate Show to talk about some of her favorite movies, music, and more.

Ben Loory stopped by The Leonard Lopate Show to share some of his favorite picks with us.

Find out what Phillip Lopate has been reading and watching recently.

Jazz musician Terence Blanchard stopped by The Leonard Lopate Show to talk about what he has been reading and watching recently!

Bill Turnbull stopped by The Leonard Lopate Show to share some of his favorite books, music, and more!

Find out what Kurt Timmermeister is a fan of.

Martha Plimpton shares some of her favorite music and books with us.

Cory Arcangel shares what he has been reading and listening to after a recent appearance on The Leonard Lopate Show.