 | Into the Pink What does the director of the Oscar-nominated "Good Will Hunting" do in his spare time? Writes and illustrates postmodern, experimental novels, of course. An interview explains. |
 | Symphonic Spins He innovated techno with Yellow Magic Orchestra, won Oscars for his high-profile film scores, and collaborated with some of pop's best. Now Ryuichi Sakamoto continues to innovate as a multi-generational DJ. |
 | The Barbie Czar Might want to hold onto your Barbies, action figures and celebrity dollies. They could be worth thousands -- so long as you have the right ones. |
 | With Liberty and Lying for All A columnist says the biggest reason we want to forgive Clinton is that we are a nation of liars who have sanctified prevarication and condemned honesty. |
 | London Calling Better listen carefully. Peter Carey, acclaimed author of "Oscar and Lucinda" and the cleverly Dickensian "Jack Maggs," conducted this entire interview with laryngitis. |
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