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E-mail a friendJuly 9, 2007
Walter Isaacson, vice chair of the Louisiana Recovery Authority, talks about the recovery of New Orleans and his new biography, Einstein. Singer-songwriter Lily Allen reflects on unexpected fame.
Walter Isaacson
Walter Isaacson
Walter Isaacson is president of one of the world's preeminent think tanks, the Aspen Institute. He's the former CEO of CNN and managing editor of Time magazine. He's also a critically acclaimed biographer, whose latest work is the first biography of Albert Einstein since his papers were made available to the public. A Rhodes Scholar, Isaacson began his career as a reporter for The Sunday Times of London. The New Orleans native is also vice chair of the Louisiana Recovery Authority.
Lily Allen
Lily Allen
The story behind the song "Smile" (1:32).
Full Interview (8:28)
Writing lyrics that belie her years, London-based singer-songwriter Lily Allen has made quite a name for herself. Her debut album, 'Alright, Still,' hit the top 10 in Ireland and Australia and debuted at No. 2 in the UK. Music was a lifeline for Allen, who attended 13 schools before finally dropping out at age 15. By posting demos of her work on the Internet, she became an overnight sensation. This year, she's also set to launch a fashion line through the British fashion chain, New Look.