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How I Got My EGOT: 12 Lessons Mel Brooks Learned Making TV, Albums, Movies, and Theater

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How I Got My EGOT: 12 Lessons Mel Brooks Learned Making TV, Albums, Movies, and Theater

By: Joe Berkowitz

With a new box set collecting material from his entire career, Mel Brooks talks about his experiences in multiple media and the lessons learned along the way.

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DJ Questlove On How To Rock Your New Year’s Eve Party

DJ Questlove On How To Rock Your New Year’s Eve Party

By: Paul Myers

Of course, the Roots frontman/DJ/producer/walking music encyclopedia notes there are "certain liberties I’m allowed to take because of my Questlove-ness," but he’s got some useable insight on how to get your own party started. Plus: can’t miss dance floor fillas!

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Oscar Winner William Monahan On How To Write Unforgettable Dialogue

Oscar Winner William Monahan On How To Write Unforgettable Dialogue

By: Joe Berkowitz

William Monahan, the Academy Award-winning screenwriter of "The Departed," shares invaluable insight on character-driven dialogue, incorporating speech patterns, and the screenwriter as a performer.

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Solo Meets Body: Death Cab’s Ben Gibbard On Making an Album Without His Band

Solo Meets Body: Death Cab’s Ben Gibbard On Making an Album Without His Band

By: Joe Berkowitz

Although he’s collaborated outside of Death Cab For Cutie several times, frontman Ben Gibbard had never released an album under his own name until this fall’s "Former Lives." The reflective rocker spoke to Co.Create about the difference between working within a group and doing it all himself.

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The Art Of The Interview: Dick Cavett On How To Elevate A Q&A

The Art Of The Interview: Dick Cavett On How To Elevate A Q&A

By: Joe Berkowitz

Legendary entertainer and talk show host Dick Cavett distinguished himself with a conversational, erudite style. Now Cavett opens up about conducting the kind of interviews that leave nothing interesting behind.

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Same Closet, New Chapter: R. Kelly On How To Keep A Story Going (And Going And Going)

Same Closet, New Chapter: R. Kelly On How To Keep A Story Going (And Going And Going)

By: Joe Berkowitz

R. Kelly has just debuted 10 new chapters of his long-running "Trapped in the Closet" saga. But that’s not all: He also has a "Trapped" book and a Broadway musical on deck. Oh, and 85 more chapters in the works. The prolific artist explains the process behind his long story and how he keeps people listening.

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Inside “Homeland”: Acclaimed TV Director Lesli Linka Glatter On How to Shoot Dialogue

Inside “Homeland”: Acclaimed TV Director Lesli Linka Glatter On How to Shoot Dialogue

By: Jessica Grose

Lesli Linka Glatter has probably directed your favorite TV episode. Here, she talks about the recent, phenomenal Homeland episode "Q&A" and her process for making unforgettable, dialog-driven scenes.

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Advice From A Creative Multitasker: How Jake Johnson of “New Girl” Sold a Pilot While Starring In a Hit Sitcom

Advice From A Creative Multitasker: How Jake Johnson of “New Girl” Sold a Pilot While Starring In a Hit Sitcom

By: Joel Keller

Jake Johnson, who plays grouchy Nick Miller on the Fox hit New Girl, talks to Co.Create about how he was able to sell a pilot while working the grueling hours on his day job. Hint: He treats "show business" like it’s just that: a business.

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Advice For A Twitter World: Demetri Martin On How To Be Succinct

Advice For A Twitter World: Demetri Martin On How To Be Succinct

By: Joe Berkowitz

The comedian, author, and artist shares his philosophy of brevity. 'Nuff said.

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Creating “Food Porn”: How “Top Chef” Makes Viewers Love Food They Can’t Taste
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Creating “Food Porn”: How “Top Chef” Makes Viewers Love Food They Can’t Taste

By: Joel Keller

What makes the food on Top Chef look so good? Sandee Birdsong, the show’s supervising culinary producer, talks to Co.Create about what goes into creating the show’s signature "food porn."

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