E-mail a friendJuly 29, 2008
Salman Rushdie, author of the new book The Enchantress of Florence, says, in the end, you can't escape your imagination. Actor James McAvoy talks about working with Morgan Freeman in the new film, Wanted.
Salman Rushdie
Salman Rushdie
Author describes his new novel "The Enchantress of Florence" and how the book brings together cultures of the East and the West. (2:58)
Full Interview (12:07)
Salman Rushdie is an award-winning British author, known for igniting controversy. His book, The Satanic Verses, resulted in Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini placing Rushdie under a "fatwa" (death sentence). Forced into hiding, he continued to publish books. He was born in India and has worked in TV in Pakistan, as an actor and as a freelance ad copywriter. He's also served as president of PEN American Center, a human rights and international literary organization. Rushdie's latest book is The Enchantress of Florence.
James McAvoy
James McAvoy
Actor explains what he wants his legacy to be and what it was like working with Morgan Freeman. (4:22)
Full Interview (11:06)
Actor James McAvoy is a fast-rising star, who originally wanted to become a missionary. Instead, the Glasgow native graduated from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and hasn't looked back. His credits include HBO's critically acclaimed miniseries The Band of Brothers, the Sci-Fi Channel series Children of Dune and the films The Chronicles of Narnia, The Last King of Scotland, Atonement and, his latest, Wanted. The multi-talented McAvoy also plays guitar and is a class 4 fencer and a gymnast.