When writer Sherman Alexie was born, doctors expected damage to his brain would lead to mental retardation. But he showed no symptoms, and went on to be the first person in his family to graduate from college. Now an accomplished novelist and director, Alexie has become a sort of spokesman for American Indians. Also, Amy Tan, John Leguizamo, and diversity in Queens.
Sexaholix Anonymous
John Leguizamo actor on his return to Broadway in an updated version of his one-man show "SEXAHOLIX. . . a love story"
Queens Goes Global
Warren Lehrer Author, and Judith Sloan Author, Crossing the BLVD: Strangers, Neighbors, Aliens in a New America (Norton , 2003) on their book
Faith & Family
Amy Tan Author, The Opposite of Fate: A Book of Musing (Putnam, 2003) on growing up in an Asian family in the US