E-mail a friendJuly 21, 2008
New York Gov. David Paterson, who is legally blind, describes how he manages public speeches without notes. Seven-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette talks about putting together her latest CD and trusting the process of making music.
Gov. David Paterson
Gov. David Paterson
Democratic governor tells Tavis about his recent discussions with former Gov. Eliot Spitzer. (:44)
Full Interview (12:01)
New York's 55th governor, David Paterson has a reputation for reaching across party lines and bringing people together. He also has a history of firsts, including becoming the youngest state senator (at age 31), the first non-white legislative leader and the highest-ranking African American elected official in the state's history. Paterson is legally blind and recognized as a leading advocate for the visually and physically impaired. A Brooklyn native and Columbia graduate, he holds a JD from Hofstra Law School.
Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette
Full interview (11:28)
Alanis Morissette was playing piano by age 6 and writing songs by age 9. At 17, she became a pop diva in her native Canada's music industry and went on to unprecedented success for a female artist with her '95 debut U.S. album, the groundbreaking "Jagged Little Pill." The seven-time Grammy winner has sold over 40 million albums worldwide. Morissette's new CD, "Flavors of Entanglement," is her first original studio release in four years. Having added acting to her résumé, she can also be seen in Radio Free Albemuth.