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September 21, 2007

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Oscar-nominated actor and best-selling author Alan Alda talks about his longevity in the entertainment business and his new memoir, Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself.


Alan Alda

Alan Alda

Alan Alda

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Alan Alda is recognized internationally as an actor, writer and director. He's won six Emmys and six Golden Globes and has the distinction of being nominated for an Oscar, a Tony and an Emmy and publishing a best-selling book all in the same year. The son of distinguished actor Robert Alda, the New York City native began acting at age 16. He's written two memoirs, Never Have Your Dog Stuffed and Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself, and can be seen in the soon to be released film, Nothing But the Truth.