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Kevin Sessums is the author of the New York Times bestseller Mississippi Sissy, a memoir of his childhood. He was executive editor of Andy Warhol's Interview magazine and a contributing editor of Vanity Fair and Allure. He is a contributing editor of Parade. His new memoir, I Left It on the Mountain, will be published by St. Martins Press.

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Joan Rivers's Ex-Manager Dishes

COMING CLEAN

Billy Sammeth was fired as a manager by both Rivers and Cher. In a freewheeling interview, he tells his side of the story.

Kevin Sessums | Published Feb 13, 2012

Cynthia Nixon Bares All

<p>The <em>Sex and the City</em> star returns to her Broadway roots in <em>Wit</em>. She talks to Kevin Sessums about the play, her own bout with cancer, why everyone gives bisexuals such a hard time—and what determines being gay in the first place.</p>

Kevin Sessums | Published Jan 24, 2012

Ellen Barkin's New Beginning

The Chameleon

Barkin talks to Kevin Sessums about her new film, ‘Another Happy Day’—and her boyfriend.

Kevin Sessums | Published Nov 15, 2011

Broadway's Comeback Kid

Playwright

<p>Acclaimed playwright Jon Robin Baitz talks about his lauded new play, ‘Other Desert Cities,’ his crash-and-burn experience with ‘Brothers and Sisters’ on TV, David Mamet’s turn to the right, Rob Lowe’s graciousness, and other matters theatrical and personal.</p>

Kevin Sessums | Published Nov 02, 2011

Neil Patrick Harris Hosts the Tonys

Mr. Showbiz

He’s only 38, but he has one of the most diverse careers in the business. As he prepares to host the Tonys on Sunday, Harris talks to Kevin Sessums about musicals, coming out, and fatherhood.

Kevin Sessums | Published Jun 09, 2011

Kathleen Turner's New Broadway High

The critical darling is back with a daring play about meth and gay sex. She tells Kevin Sessums about her own struggles with substance abuse and why she never thought she was sexy.

Kevin Sessums | Published Apr 17, 2011

Elizabeth Taylor Interview About Her AIDS Advocacy

Fourteen years after Kevin Sessums spoke to Elizabeth Taylor about her AIDS activism, he offers never-before-seen outtakes from the fun, feisty interview—from her secret about James Dean to why she never wrote a memoir. Plus, Valentino, Diane von Furstenberg, and writers and AIDS activists remember the late Hollywood queen's advocacy.

Kevin Sessums | Published Mar 23, 2011

Pablo Schreiber on His New Off-Broadway Play

The younger brother of Tony Award-winner Liev Schreiber proves that talent runs in the family. He talks to Kevin Sessums about passing out onstage and not knowing his brother until he was 16.

Kevin Sessums | Published Feb 01, 2011

Brian Bedford Interviewed on The Importance of Being Earnest

The acclaimed English actor Brian Bedford, who is playing Lady Bracknell in a new production of The Importance of Being Earnest, talks to Kevin Sessums about Oscar Wilde, playing opposite Gielgud—and what he wears under his dress.

Kevin Sessums | Published Jan 22, 2011

Michelle Williams on Her Film, Blue Valentine

The Oscar-nominated star of Blue Valentine talks to Kevin Sessums about her NC-17 sex scene, playing Marilyn Monroe, and how Nightline distorted her comments on Heath Ledger.

Kevin Sessums | Published Jan 04, 2011

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