Nick Cave Has Always Been Confident Interview by Mike Thomas The artist, 63, on overnight success, the value of solitude, and a frightening police confrontation. Read more
Designer Cynthia Rowley Has Stamina, Not Patience Interview by Mike Thomas The fashion designer, 63, on her sneaker lifestyle, relentless optimism, and surfing injury. Read more
Stephanie Izard on Her Olive Garden Job and Home Meals Interview by Mike Thomas “When Top Chef first called, I was like, ‘No, thank you.’” Read more
Aleksandar Hemon is Kicking the Tires Interview by Mike Thomas The author, 57, on ‘The Matrix Resurrections,’ his compulsive nature, and a memorable lakefront utterance. Read more
Hermene Hartman’s Gut Keeps Getting Smarter Interview by Mike Thomas The N’Digo publisher, 74, on working for Jesse Jackson, marrying interracially, and criticizing Obama. Read more
Tim Samuelson, the First Cultural Historian of Chicago Interview by Mike Thomas The historian, 70, on his office player piano, the poetry of a Sullivan building, and the ultimate lakefront soundtrack Read more
Catching Up With Liz Phair Interview by Mike Thomas The singer-songwriter, 54, on her sudden fame, using her sexuality, and why she practices saying her own name Read more
Poet Haki R. Madhubuti Shares Life-Changing Moments Interview by Mike Thomas The poet, 79, on the role books played in his youth, his mother’s murder, and mentor Gwendolyn Brooks Read more
A Word With George Wendt Interview by Mike Thomas The actor, 72, on causing a stir at a Sox game, cleaning out Royko’s office, and dancing in heels Read more
The Time Chuy García Saved Harold Washington’s Life Interview by Mike Thomas The U.S. representative on Adam Toledo's death, growing up in Mexico, and running for mayor Read more
