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Best-selling crime novelist George Pelecanos explains how he comes up with story ideas. Eyes star Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon shares how she learned to speak English.
George Pelecanos
George Pelecanos
Esquire magazine calls George Pelecanos "the poet laureate of the DC crime world." A best-selling author, award-winning journalist and indie film producer, Pelecanos published his first novel in '92. He's written for The Washington Post, GQ and numerous other publications. He also has a career in TV and film. He's a writer-producer on the critically acclaimed HBO series, The Wire, and was manager of Circle Films, which produced the Coen Brothers' first three movies. Pelecanos latest novel is Drama City.
Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon
Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon
Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon transitioned from runway model to comedienne to serious actress. The Haitian-born star was modeling in New York at age 17. She caught the acting bug, moved to L.A. and joined The Groundlings comedy troupe. She made guest appearances on several TV shows, which led to regular roles on The Jamie Foxx Show, NYPD Blue and ABC's upcoming Eyes. Her film credits include Barbershop 2 and Double Take. Beauvais-Nilon also works with The Epilepsy Foundation to bring attention to the disease.