E-mail a friendJune 11, 2004
Prolific TV writer David Milch discusses the relationship between substance abuse and creativity. Gospel music star CeCe Winans reflects on growing up in a large musical family.
David Milch
David Milch
Emmy-winning writer David Milch's TV success marked the end of his academic career. For nine years, he was a lecturer at Yale. He also co-authored several college textbooks on literature. A script Milch wrote for Hill Street Blues began a long writing association with Steven Bochco, with whom he co-created NYPD Blue. Milch exec produced HBO's Western drama series, Deadwood, and his latest series, also on HBO, is John from Cincinnati, described by some as "the show that could replace The Sopranos."
CeCe Winans
CeCe Winans
Award-winning gospel artist CeCe Winans was born the eighth of ten children into a musical dynasty. She began recording with her brother, BeBe, in '85. Since going solo, she's recorded several gold albums, written a book of memoirs, started Wellspring Entertainment and created a non-profit organization, Sharing the Vision. Winans' latest CD, 'Throne Room,' is a collection of worship songs.