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While Brian's show was tremendously moving (almost as much as yesterday's Nightline segment on Ft. Hood), Agassi's directness and honesty about the rough, harrowing issues he raised on drugs, child-rearing, and the drive to WIN at all costs--and the toll it can take on one's mental health and personality--took this interview way, way beyond a typical "sports" item.

I can handle two deep, moving subjects all on one day.

Thanks for this one, Andre and Leonard.

Andre; I think its very important to share the stories about your father, it may give fathers out there something to think about ,,,thank-you for being honest...

Andre Agassi is an entertaining and interesting interview. But as part of the WNYC listening day today, the jovial narcissism and triviality of the subject is truly jarring after the reflective, thoughtful, and inspiring series of segments that the brilliant Brian Lehrer put together this morning for Veterans' Day/Armistice Day. Fun show, Leonard. Truly the wrong day.

Leonard, please let Mr. Agassi know that some of us think the comments made by fellow tennis stars - about his drug use - are way out of line. People in the US need to stop casting out people as pariahs for recreational drug use; it's a personal struggle (or in some cases, moderate fun), and should not be regarded in the same light as performance-enhancing drugs.

I want to let Andre know that I, for one, do not think less of him because of his problems with drugs. I admire that he struggled and rebounded in his career. I admire that he found love and happiness. And I admire that he doesn't feel the need to paint a perfect image of himself and his life.

I wish him all the best.