Madeline Albright
Days after September 11th, 2001, Oprah talked to the former Secretary of State about how to heal after the horror that befell New York City and Washington D.C.
December 2001



Julie Taymor
The Tony award-winning director, artist and roar behind The Lion King pounces on the subject of creativity: its spark, risk, and heart-stopping power.
November 2001



Quincy Jones
The consummate composer, arranger, and entertainment producer discusses life, love and what could possibly be next for the man who's done it all!
October 2001



Tom Hanks
The quintessential uncommon common man talks about important work, fun work, and the three words that work magic in his onscreen roles.
September 2001



The Dalai Lama
The spiritual leader tells Oprah why material things can't satisfy the soul, why compassion can, and the startlingly simple secret to having no regrets.
August 2001



Muhammad Ali
The Greatest, on fear, fame, Parkinson's, the power of prayer, his ringing legacy, and his knockout plans for the future.
June 2001



Laura Bush
The former First Lady talks about life in the limelight, changing the face of our schools, and her marriage to George W. Bush.
May 20001



Nelson Mandela
The Nobel Prize winner talks about South African apartheid, demanding respect, finding love, and what he's learned about the art of peace.
April 2001



Bette Midler
Oprah goes heart to heart with the singer-actress and discovers that beneath that over-the-top presence is a down-to-earth homebody, crusader, wise woman, and funny girl.
January 2001