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Geoff Gilmore, chief creative officer of Tribeca Enterprises, was on the Lopate Show recently, along with Frederic Boyer, to give us a preview of the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival. He also told us which books, music, and yes, movies he's enjoyed recently.

Former Yankees pitcher Jim Abbott was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss his career and pitching his 1993 no-hitter, despite having been born without a right hand. He also revealed that he's a fan of Downton Abbey. Find out what else Jim Abbott's been listening to and reading.

Soprano Renée Fleming was on the Lopate Show to talk about her new album of French songs, "Poemes." She also admitted her love of sugar.

Mets pitcher R. A. Dickey was on the Leonard Lopate Show to talk about his memoir and to explain how to throw a knuckleball (it involves digging your fingernails into the ball behind the horse shoe and releasing it at the perfect moment to keep it from spinning).

Film preservationist Serge Bromberg was on the Lopate Show to talk about restoring Georges Méliès' film "A Trip to the Moon," and other great classics. He shared a few of his favorite things with us.

Simon Callow was on the Leonard Lopate Show talking about playing everyone from Hamlet to Juliet in the play "Being Shakespeare." You might know him from his roles in the movies "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and "A Room with a View." He shared some of his favorite things with us—he had fabulous handwriting.

Rachel Dratch was on the Lopate Show recently, sharing some dating advice and revealing the origin of the Debbie Downer skit on "Saturday Night Live." She also told us what she's been reading and listening to recently.

Jane Alexander and playwright Edward Albee were on the Lopate Show recently to discuss the revival of "The Lady from Dubuque." She also told us about her love

Novelist Jeanette Wintersonwas on the Leonard Lopate Show recently to talk about her memoir, Why Be Normal When You Can Be Happy? She also told us that she's a fan of fast cars and silence. Find out what she's been reading recently!

Writer-director Kenneth Lonergan was on the Lopate Show recently (along with actress J. Smith-Cameron) to discuss their new film, "Margaret." He also told us that his reading list spans Christopher Hitchens' and Manning Marable.

Actress J. Smith-Cameron was on the Lopate Show recently (along with Kenneth Lonergan) to discuss the film, "Margaret." She also told us about her love of 70's funk music and fried chicken. Find out what else she's a fan of!

Director Abel Ferrara, along with actor Willem Defoe, was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss his new film, "4:44 Last Day on Earth." He told us about what he likes these days, including the Dalai Lama and eggplant parmigiana.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta was on the Lopate Show recently to talk about his first novel, Monday Mornings. He also revealed that he's learned to eat fire!

Director Tony Kaye was on the Lopate Show recently, along with actor Adrien Brody, to discuss his latest film, "Detachment." He also told us what he's been

Actor Adrien Brody was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss his work on the new film, "Detachment," along with the film's director, Tony Kaye. He also revealed what his favorite comfort food is.

Actor and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik was on the Lopate Show to talk about her career - including her roles on "Blossom" and "The Big Bang Theory" - as well as how she found attachment parenting.

Writer Nathan Englander was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss his latest collection of short stories. He also told us about his new obsession with pottery and why he eats so many bagels.

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson was on the Lopate Show to discuss the future of American space travel, now that NASA's space shuttle program has ended. He also told us that he's a fan of Broadway musicals. Find out what else Neil's been reading and listening to.

Mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe spoke to Leonard Lopate recently about her three roles this season at the Metropolitan Opera. She also revealed that she's a big fan of birding. Find out what else Stephanie's a fan of!

Artist Will Ryman was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss, "Anyone and No One," his latest exhibition of site-specific work in Chelsea. He also told us what he's been reading and watching recently!