
Fictional Selves
Kyle MacLachlan discusses his memoir Fictional Selves, tracing his unlikely leap from Seattle theater to David Lynch’s Dune and the career uncertainty that followed its failure.
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Kyle MacLachlan discusses his memoir Fictional Selves, tracing his unlikely leap from Seattle theater to David Lynch’s Dune and the career uncertainty that followed its failure.

Michael Douglas promotes his memoir One Hell of a Ride and shares stories about doing cocaine with OJ Simpson, living with Danny DeVito and revealing his affair with Kathleen Turner.

José Andrés promotes his cookbook Spain My Way and the World Central Kitchen fundraiser Avengers: Meals to Astonish, which places him alongside Marvel superheroes.

Patti Smith promotes the paperback edition of her memoir Bread of Angels and explains the hopeful family photograph she chose for its new cover.

Malcolm Gladwell discusses his book The American Way of Killing and argues that American cities are underpoliced, saying more officers could build community relationships and prevent violence instead of relying on…

David Byrne discusses his book Sleeping Beauties, using Roman concrete and Botticelli to show how valuable ideas and art can disappear before being rediscovered.

Meredith Hayden explains that Wishbone Kitchen grew from her private chef business and the roast-chicken wishbone tradition she shared with her mother.

Ms. Pat discusses her television success, cooking with her husband, and her new book Ms. American Dream.

Amy Schumer discusses a surfing accident, her son’s reaction to her children’s book A Joke of Her Own, and appearing on Judge Judy.

Eric Idle recounts performing a Monty Python song for Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III while wearing a tutu, and discusses his bestselling book Idle in Provence.

Danny Meyer discusses Shake Shack and restaurant culture while promoting his book What Could Possibly Go Right?

Marlon James discusses his novel The Disappearers and the ideas behind its story.