Eugene Mirman is an indie comic and the author of an outlandish self-help send-up called "The Will to Whatevs." He tells Jim Fleming that school was horrible for him and gave rise to his nerd humor.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Francine Segan, author of "The Philosopher's Kitchen", tells us of the importance of bread to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans.
Alastair Bonnett's Dangerous Idea? Let's change our cities to promote urban biodiversity.
Daphne Merkin responds to Hilary Clinton as a cultural symbol and public personality.
"Independent People" by Halldór Laxness reviewed by author David Mitchell ("Cloud Atlas")
According to Cesar Millan, dogs need exercise, discipline and affection, in that order.
David Gessner wants to change the way people write about nature. Instead of the traditional stories about wild animals in pristine landscapes, he calls for a style of nature writing that's messy, even raucous.
Chris Kilham tells Jim Fleming why deep, dark, bittersweet chocolate is a health food. It has more anti-oxidants than Vitamin C!
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