Thursday, July 23, 2009

Elizabeth Edwards gets grilled from Showbiz Tonight (Video) by CNN

'Showbiz Tonight's' AJ Hammer looks into Elizabeth Edwards getting grilled on 'The View' for her tell-all book! Was it fair?
Download the video here. See also: Saving Graces: Finding Solace and Strength from Friends and Strangers, The Politician: An Insider's Account of John Edwards's Pursuit of the Presidency and the Scandal That Brought Him Down

Friday, July 17, 2009

The Thursday, July 16, 2009 Charlie Rose Conversation with Bob Woodward of The Washington Post

CHARLIE ROSE: And so you said once in a recent interview that you
were searching for the center of gravity about him.

BOB WOODWARD: Yes.

CHARLIE ROSE: What does that mean?

BOB WOODWARD: That means what’s going to define him.

First of all, he’s had no real crisis. He’s inherited all the crises
of the Bush administration, as he says repeatedly, "Not of my making, this
is not of my making." But he doesn’t have or has not yet had his own
crisis. And he’s then going to be defined by that crisis.

Read that full transcript here. See also: The War Within: A Secret White House History 2006-2008, Bush At War, Charlie Rose - Bob Woodward / Bradley Graham (July 16, 2009)

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Charlie Rose's Tuesday, July 7, 2009 conversation with author Alistair Horne

CHARLIE ROSE: Sir Alistair Horne is here. He is the acclaimed British historian who
has dedicated himself largely to the history of modern France. He was
knighted for his body of work and was also awarded the French Legion
d’Honneur. His 1977 account of the French defeat in the Algerian war, "A
Savage War of Peace," is definitive work on the subject. As a result of
the Iraq war, that book came to the attention of the U.S. military and was
read by the president.

His latest book is an authorized biography of former Secretary of
State Henry Kissinger in the pivotal year of 1973. It’s called "Kissinger:
1973, A Crucial Year." I’m pleased to have Sir Alistair Horne back at this
table. Welcome.

ALISTAIR HORNE: Thank you, Charlie. Thank you so much.

CHARLIE ROSE: And it’s appropriately dedicated to our great friend,
William Buckley Jr. As you say in the dedication, "to the memory of WFB
Jr., oldest and dearest of friends and a constant encouragement in writing
this book." So, how did Bill Buckley encourage this book?

See: http://www.charlierose.com/view/interview/10457. See also: Kissinger: 1973, the Crucial Year, Charlie Rose with Henry Kissinger, Alistair Horne, Thomas Ricks & Andrew Bacevich; Donny George (January 19, 2007), A Savage War of Peace: Algeria 1954-1962 (New York Review Books Classics), The Fall of Paris: The Siege and the Commune 1870-71

Friday, July 3, 2009

Charlie Rose's Thursday, July 2, 2009 conversation with Guillermo del Toro - Movies, TV & Theater, Books - A conversation with director Guillermo del Toro about the book "The Strain"

CHARLIE ROSE: Guillermo Del Toro is here. His films combine science fiction,
fantasy and horror. Over the years, his work has attracted a devoted cult
following. He is known for his rich imagination and his passion for
detail. In 2006, he earned widespread praise for "Pan’s Labyrinth." The
film was an international success and won three Academy Awards.

Here is a look at some of his work.

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CHARLIE ROSE: Del Toro has co-written his first novel. It is called
"The Strain." It is about one of his favorite topics, vampires. I’m
pleased to have him back at this table. Welcome.

See: http://www.charlierose.com/view/interview/10441. See also: The Fall: Book Two of the Strain Trilogy, The Strain (The Strain Trilogy), The Devil's Backbone (Special Edition), Eternal Night