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New Yorker art editor Francoise Mouly was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss the process of honing the iconic covers of the magazine and shared some of the ones that didn't make it. She also shared what she's been reading recently and the comfort food she craves.

Carlos Fuentes had a rich life in politics – and was the Mexican ambassador to France at one point in the late 70s.  But his heart belonged to writing.  His novel, Gringo Viejo, or, The Old Gringo, was made into a movie in 1989, starring Gregory Peck.  A contemporary of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, he himself returned to magical realism in his last novel, Destiny and Desire, which was set in modern Mexico.  He just died at the age of 83.  And you can hear his interview with Leonard from January 2011, in which he discussed Destiny and Desire, and his life in, and out of literature.

 Two-time Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth spoke with Leonard Lopate on May 10 about her role in "A Midsummer Night's Dream," and her singing career. She shared a few of her favorite things with us.

Martin Sheen was on the Lopate Show May 9 to talk about writing a memoir with his son, Emilio Estevez. He shared a few of his favorite things with us. 

Emilio Estevez, filmmaker and winemaker, shared some of his favorite books and foods with us when he stopped by May 9.

Dame Daphne Sheldrick was on the Lopate Show recently to talk about her efforts to raise and protect orphaned elephants in Kenya, as well as zebras, rhinos, and ostriches. She also told us about her love of home-baked fruit cake. Find out what else Dame Sheldrick's a fan of!

Maurice Sendak was best known for his books that he wrote for children, including Where the Wild Things Are, In the Night Kitchen, and The Sign on Rosie’s Door, which created worlds where the regular rules did not apply, bad things could happen, and the characters were often bossy and sometimes unpleasant. While his genre-bending books were sometimes criticized by adults, they have been loved by generations of children. He died this week at the age of 83, and you can listen to his 1992 interview with Leonard Lopate.

Playwright Amy Herzog (along with actors Mary Louise Wilson and Gabriel Ebert) was on the Lopate Show. She also told us what she's been listening to recently.

Actor Gabriel Ebert was on the Leonard Lopate Show (along with co-star Mary Louise Wilson and playwright Amy Herzog) to discuss the play, "4000 Miles." He also told about his love of artichokes. Find out what else he's a fan of!

Mary Louise Wilson was on the Lopate Show (along with co-star Gabriel Ebert and playwright Amy Herzog) to talk about the play "4000 Miles." She also told us what she's been reading recently.

Teju Cole is an art historian and a photographer as well as a writer. Find out what artists and writers influence him.

See Teju Cole's photographs on Flickr—in color and in black and white. You can also visit his web site to find out more about his work.

Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Anna Quindlen was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss her latest memoir, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake. She also told us what she's been reading and watching recently.

Nobel Prize-winning economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman was on the Lopate Show recently. He also told us what he's listening to and his love of Lolcats. Find out what else he's a fan of!

Director Andre Gregory was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss Louis Malle's last film, "Uncle Vanya on 42nd Street," which captured a 1990s production of Chekhov's play that was directed by Mr. Gregory. He also told us what's on his reading list these days!

Rodney King was on the Lopate Show (along with his fiancée Cynthia Kelley) recently to talk about what happened to him in 1991, when 4 Los Angeles police officers assaulted him, and what's happened to him since. He also told us what he's been watching and listening to recently.

Producer, director, writer, and actor Garry Marshall stopped by to reminisce about his long career. He shared a few of his favorite things with us.

Lynn Sherr was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss our human attraction to water and her own love of swimming. She also told us what she's been listening to recently.

Frédéric Boyer, the Artistic Director of the Tribeca Film Festival, spoke to Leonard recently (along with Geoff Gilmore) about this year's festival. He also shared what he's been reading, listening to and eating recently.

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.