

Acclaimed Author of PAPA HEMINGWAY and recently released Paul and Me: Fifty-three Years of Adventures and Misadventures with My Pal Paul Newman


Al Green, soul legend, received the Rhythm and Blues Foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award in October 200l.


Alex Rodriguez, born as Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez, was born on 27th July 1975 in New York, NY. Alex Rodriguez is lovingly also recognized as A-Rod and is one of the finest players in MLB who plays as #13 third base for the New York Yankees.







Andy Roddick was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1982 and started playing tennis when he was seven.

Andy Samberg is a comedian and actor. He's known as a member of the comedy group The Lonely Island, who popularized Digital Shorts on "Saturday Night Live."


Russian-born Anna Kournikova left Moscow at the age of 9 to come toNick Bollettieri's Tennis Academy in Florida, USA - the same academywhich has also produced Monica Seles and Andre Agassi.


Three-time Olympian Apolo Ohno has been the top short-track skater in the United States since 2001.

Aretha Franklin is one of the giants of soul music, and indeed of American pop as a whole. More than any other performer, she epitomized soul at its most gospel-charged.


Perhaps no other band has gotten more mileage out of the element of surprise than the Bacon Brothers.


Although some professional golfers have won more major tournaments and others have collected more in winnings, Ben Crenshaw remains after nearly thirty years on tour one of the most popular and talented players on the grueling PGA circuit.


Acclaimed Conductor of the Boston Philharmonic and Leadership, Creativity and Team Building Expert




For the last fifteen years, Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on in American television.




Bob Greene is an award-winning columnist for the Chicago Tribune, author and frequent guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show and other TV programs.

Bob Newhart's career has spanned two successful television shows, fourteen feature films, sold millions of albums worldwide and still performs to sell-out crowds all over the country.

YES, Bob Saget starred on two of the most family-friendly shows network TV has ever produced ("Full House" and "Americas Funniest Home Videos")..


Bobby Flay's culinary versatility is evident in the multiple talents he brings to the field: as a critically-acclaimed chef/restaurateur, award-winning cookbook author and television personality.


NFL football great, Brett Favre, was born on October 10, 1969. Brett Favre currently plays quarterback for the New York Jets.

Brian France was appointed chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of NASCAR on September 13th, 2003. Strict, resourceful, ambitious and superbly experienced, France brings fresh ideas to this mature and very popular sport.


Shields began her professional career at only eleven months of age when she was selected as the Ivory Snow Baby, and by age 3 was a runway model.

Since the release of his first album in April 1986, Bruce Hornsby has created a musical life that has expanded far and wide to include a broad stylistic range of activity.


Carol Creighton Burnett (born April 26, 1933) is one of the most successful female comedians on American television, thanks largely to her eponymous variety show that ran on CBS from 1967 through 1978.

Carrot Top would have to say his major comedy influences are Jonathan Winters, and Robin Williams. Don't forget one of his favorites.


Future Hall of Famer Charles Barkley brought vitality, attitude and a host of skills to professional basketball, maturing into one of the league's most respected, awe-inspiring and recognizable individuals.

Charles Leadbeater is one of the world leaders on innovation and creativity in organizations.



Chi Chi Rodriguez is one of the great showmen in sports history. In a career which spans four decades, Chi Chi won 8 times on the PGA Tour and now boasts 22 Senior Tour victories. His colorful performances still make him a gallery favorite, while his shotmaking skills have earned the respect of his peers.

ESPN's Chris Berman is one of sports television's brightest and most recognizable personalities. Twice the versatile Berman has been selected the National Sportscaster of the Year (1989-1990) by the members of the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association.

Former Telecommunications, Media, and Technology Advisor for the Barack Obama campaign; Also an original Twitter investor and former Google Head of Special Initiatives


One of Scotland's most acclaimed comedians, Craig Ferguson first became known to American audiences as Nigel Wick, Drew Carey's evil boss on The Drew Carey Show.


Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a third generation driver in a family forever connected to the sport of stock-car racing.

Damon Wayans' gift for performing developed when he was a child as a way to capture the attention of his parents and nine siblings.

Dan Marino has always played every football game like it might be his last. He learned the sport growing up on a playground in Pittsburgh that now bears his name and went on to lead the Pitt Panthers to three consecutive 11-1 seasons and become the most prolific NFL passer of all-time.

The voice, heart, and soul of American journalism, Dan Rather is one of the most recognized and renowned reporters of our time.


After a 29-year racing career, Darrell Waltrip's NASCAR journey continues in 2001 as a full-time NASCAR on FOX television commentator, doing what some say he does best: talk. Soon after Waltrip joined the Winston Cup circuit at the 1972 Winston 500, he earned the nickname "Jaws" for keeping his big mouth open despite failing to win his first race until his 50th start.

Productivity Expert & Best-selling Author of "Getting Things Done: the Art of Stress-Free Productivity", "Ready for Anything: 52 Productivity Principles for Work and Life", and "Making It All Work: Winning at the Game of Work and the Business of Life"


David McCullough is twice winner of the National Book Award and twice winner of the Pulitzer Prize.



Former two-sport star Deion Sanders, who played in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins, and Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants, joined THE NFL TODAY as a feature reporter/contributor in September 2001. This year, he will serve as a studio analyst joining Jim Nantz, Dan Marino and Boomer Esiason at the desk.


Denis Leary currently stars on FX's hit show "Rescue Me." "Rescue Me" was created by Denis, who also serves as executive producer, writer and star of the series.

Derek Sanderson Jeter was born June 26th, 1974, to parents Charles Jeter and Dorothy Conner, in Pequannock, New Jersey.

Diane Sawyer, co-anchor on ABC New's PrimeTime Live, is one of broadcast journalism's most prominent and successful female presences.


Donald Trump Jr, the executive vice-president of the Trump Organisation, is setting up a $1 billion fund to buy property in India.






NBA Hall of Famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson is famous for his brilliant passing skills, all-around sublime talent and engaging personality.

Elie Wiesel's statement: "...to remain silent and indifferent is the greatest sin of all..." stands as a succinct summary of his views on life and serves as the driving force of his work.

"I gave everything I possibly could to the game, on and off the field," Smith proclaimed about his 14 year NFL career. Born May 15th, 1969 in Pensacola, Florida, Smith began his illustrious career at Escambia High School, before attending the University of Florida and being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the 1990 draft.

Fran Drescher is an actress known for her starring roles on "The Nanny" and "Happily Divorced." She is also a cancer survivor and an awareness and prevention advocate.

Fred Couples has achieved an astounding 14 PGA tour victories, with the 1992 Masters the jewel in his crown. His strength is obviously his driving, and correspondingly his iron play lives and dies with it. His first PGA tour win was in the five-man playoff at the 1983 Kemper Open, which he followed by capturing the Tournament Players Championship in 1984. He then claimed his first of two Nissan Los Angeles Open titles in 1990. In 1992, he finished first on the PGA Money list tallying over 1.3 million dollars.


Comedian Garry Shandling is best known for his top-rated, award-winning parody of television talk shows.


Chairman & CEO of ghSMART, a management assessment and leadership advisory firm for CEOs and investors; Co-author of the NY Times best-selling book "Who: The A Method for Hiring"




Known as Hollywood's sweetheart, Goldie Hawn's Academy Award-winning roles and lasting impressions have gained her adoring audiences worldwide.

Greg Norman (born February 10, 1955 in Queensland, Australia), is an Australian professional golfer who spent 331 weeks as the world's number one ranked golfer in the 1980s and 1990s.

PGA hall of famer Hale Irwin is known as the "thinking man's golfer". He was never the best driver, chipper, or putter on the PGA tour, but he did manage to do one thing consistently-win! . His 20 PGA Tour victories, including three U.S. Open victories, place him fifth on the all-time list. Today, he is the most formidable player on the Senior PGA Tour.



Former Los Angeles Raiders defensive end Howie Long began his network sports television career in 1994 as an NFL studio analyst for "Fox NFL Sunday." Howie is regarded as one of the top NFL analysts, having received an Emmy Award as Outstanding Sports Personality/Analyst.





