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Life Lessons From Mel Brooks

What six decades of subversive comedy taught Mel Brooks about money, women, and the courage of Quentin Tarantino.

Mad Men's Matthew Weiner on Winning and Losing

The 'Mad Men' creator discusses thriving on rejection, winning on 'Jeopardy!' and the dumb things he can't help saying.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Best Advice

The NBA's all-time leading scorer on growing up during the Civil Rights era and why even a big man needs a good left jab.

The Last Word: Sugar Ray Leonard

The boxing legend on courage, eye contact, and the pain of Pilates.

The Last Word: James Carville

The fiery political strategist explains power, leadership, and why you shouldn't mistake New Orleans for the South.

The Last Word: Don Johnson

The 'Django Unchained' star on escaping the Midwest, jamming with the Allmans, and shooting up Miami with Hunter S. Thompson.

The Last Word: Alan Arkin

The inimitable movie mensch – Oscar nominated for his role in Argo – on fame, narcissism, and how to deal with regret.

The Last Word: Barney Frank

After more than 30 years in office, the cunning congressman from Massachusetts is retiring. And still telling it like it is.

Mark Ruffalo's Good Life Formula

How Hollywood's greenest star found peace.

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