E-mail a friendMay 1, 2006
FEMA's acting director David Paulison says the agency has learned from its previous mistakes. Actress Kristin Chenoweth shares the secret to the success of this weekend's number one film, RV.
R. David Paulison
R. David Paulison
David Paulison took FEMA's reins in Hurricane Katrina's aftermath. The career firefighter previously led the agency's emergency preparedness force. A Miami native, Paulison began his career in '71 and rose through the ranks, becoming the Miami-Dade Fire Chief. He led the response to Hurricane Andrew in '92 and the '96 ValuJet crash in the Florida Everglades. A former head of the U.S. Fire Administration, Paulison is a certified paramedic and past president of the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
Kristin Chenoweth
Kristin Chenoweth
Kristin Chenoweth is among the few to earn rave reviews in multiple fields. She's a Tony-winning Broadway star, who's also released three hit albums. She starred in TV's The West Wing and Pushing Daisies and has film credits that include Bewitched and The Pink Panther. At age 12, Chenoweth sang for an audience of 40,000 and discovered her passion for music and performing. She earned a master's degree in opera performance and, in her book, A Little Bit Wicked, shares her journey from Oklahoma beauty queen to leading lady.