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Actor Hugh Dancy was on the show to discuss his starring role in the Broadway production of "Venus in Fur" and he revealed, among other things, that he collects hands!

Actress Camille Mana was on the Lopate Show to talk about her role in the play "Asuncion." She revealed that she's a fan of deserts, any and all.

Actor Justin Bartha was on the Lopate Show to talk about his role in the play "Asuncion." He revealed his love of peanut butter, among other things.

Actor and playwright Jesse Eisenberg was on the Lopate Show to talk about his play "Asuncion," and he shared a few of his favorite things!

Singer-songwriter Shelby Lynne was on the Leonard Lopate Show recently to discuss her 2 latest albums -- and riding on a float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. She also shared what she's been listening to recently!

Katrina vanden Heuvel, editor of The Nation, was on the Lopate Show recently. She also told us what she's been reading and watching recently.

John Landis, who directed "Animal House" and "The Blues Brothers" was on the Lopate Show to discuss movie monsters...and he also revealed that he's a fan of puppetry gardens!

Chef Mario Batali was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss his favorite seasonal recipes for family meals, and he also told us what his favorite comfort food is!

Actress Kelli O'Hara was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss her role in the Public Theater's latest production of "King Lear," and she also told us what her favorite comfort food is (it's the same as her co-star Michael McKean's).

Actor Michael McKean was on the Lopate Show recently -- on Nigel Tufnel Day -- to discuss his role in the Public Theater's latest production of "King Lear," and he told us what he's been listening to recently.

Actor Sam Waterston was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss the challenges of playing King Lear in the latest production at the Public Theater...and he also told us which recent film intrigued him.

Jim Henson's daughter Cheryl was on the show recently and she revealed what she's been reading and watching recently.

Puppeteer Basil Twist was on the Lopate Show recently and he told us about his love of ice cream.

Rachel Griffiths was on the Leonard Lopate Show recently to discuss her role in the Broadway production of "Other Desert Cities." She also revealed her love of Mel Brooks.

Writer Colson Whitehead was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss his latest novel, Zero One, and he told us what he's been reading recently.

Philip Galanes, the author of the Social Q's column in The New York Times, was on the Lopate Show recently. And he also shared what his favorite comfort food is!

Writer Arundhati Roy was on the Lopate Show and she shared what she's been reading recently.

Writer Jonathan Lethem was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss the relationship between the novel and contemporary culture... and he also shared what his favorite comfort food is!

Writer Umberto Eco was on the Lopate Show recently and he shared what he's been reading lately.

Writer Joan Didion was on the show to discuss her most recent book, Blue Nights, and she also revealed that she's not a fan of cricket.