E-mail a friendSeptember 8, 2008
Tavis revisits his conversations with former President Jimmy Carter and Grammy-winning singer Ne-Yo.
President Jimmy Carter
President Jimmy Carter
Former president explains how the next president can repair the United States' global reputation in 10 minutes. (1:25)
Full interview. (10:36)
Jimmy Carter served as the 39th U.S. President. In his one term, his administration oversaw the creation of the Energy and Education Departments, the Israel-Egypt Camp David Accords, the Soviet Union Salt II treaty and U.S. diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. Since leaving office, he founded The Carter Center and has been active in Habitat for Humanity and international public policy. He's a Nobel laureate and best-selling author who's written more books than any U.S. president.
Ne-Yo
Ne-Yo
Singer-songwriter tells Tavis why being a songwriter is so important to the longevity of his musical career. (2:44)
Full Interview. (11:23)
Before starting his recording career, Grammy-winning artist Ne-Yo was a chart topping songwriter for such artists as Mary J. Blige and Celine Dion. He then earned rave reviews for his platinum debut album "In My Own Words." Ne-Yo began writing at an early age and looked to Sammy Davis, Jr. as his idol. He also expresses his creativity through acting, painting and martial arts. He recently played himself in a guest spot on ABC's All My Children, performing a track from his new release, "Year of the Gentleman."