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10 Questions

Readers ask questions of newsmakers and celebrities.

Ask Elmore Leonard

February 5, 2010 at 4:39 pm

24 Questions

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The Detroit-based writer's gritty plots and ear for dialogue have made his dozens of crime novels and Westerns into bestsellers: among them, Get Shorty, Out of Sight, 3:10 to Yuma have been made into hit feature films. His 1985 book Glitz became a best-seller and solidified his reputation as one of the best American crime writers. In his latest project, Leonard will executive produce the FX drama Justified, for which he created the character of Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens. Submit your questions for Elmore Leonard below, then read the interview in an upcoming issue of TIME magazine.

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Ask Aretha Franklin

January 29, 2010 at 3:07 pm

85 Questions

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She hardly needs an introduction -- in fact, she doesn't even really need a last name. Aretha -- also known as the Queen of Soul -- burst onto the scene in the 1960s, when she signed on with Atlantic Records to release hits like “Chain of Fools,” "Respect" and "Natural Woman." In 1987, she became the first woman to ever be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She has won 18 Grammy awards and performed at three presidential inaugurations, including Barack Obama's in 2009. Submit your questions for Aretha Franklin below, then read the interview in an upcoming issue of TIME magazine.

Ask Henry Paulson

January 27, 2010 at 2:31 pm

60 Questions

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Following more than 30 years at Goldman Sachs, including seven as the financial giant's chairman, Henry Paulson became U.S. Treasury Secretary in 2006. Two years later, he was central to the decisions to let Lehman Brothers file bankruptcy while pushing through the controversial bailout bill to save other institutions. The repercussions are still being felt today: Paulson recently appeared before a House Committee to give testimony on his role in rescuing faltering insurance company AIG. His book On the Brink, out Feb. 1, details the steps he took to save the U.S. from a complete economic meltdown. Submit your questions for Henry Paulson below, then read the interview in an upcoming issue of TIME magazine.

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Ask Desmond Tutu

January 25, 2010 at 6:23 pm

35 Questions

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As a young minister and head of the South African Council of Churches in the 1970s and 80s, Desmond Tutu fought to end Apartheid's legacy of discrimination and human rights abuses. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984, and two years later became Archbishop of Cape Town, head of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. Upon the dismantling of the Apartheid system in 1994, President Nelson Mandela made Tutu chairman of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, a body set up to move past the injustices of that dark chapter in South Africa's history. His new book, Made for Goodness, laying out his belief in mankind's infinite capacity for compassion, is out March 8. Submit your questions for Desmond Tutu below, then read the interview in an upcoming issue of TIME magazine.

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Ask Ozzy Osbourne

January 22, 2010 at 4:56 pm

651 Questions

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Not every heavy metal pioneer gets a second chance at fame, especially one known for reportedly biting the heads off small animals. Ozzy Osbourne became a legend for his on- and off-stage antics as front man for Black Sabbath, and became a household name as the patriarch of his foulmouthed but endearing family on its Emmy-winning MTV reality show, The Osbournes. In his new memoir, I am Ozzy, Osbourne discusses his struggles with drug and alcohol addiction, his life in front of the camera and the truth behind some of the wildest rumors about him. Submit your questions for Ozzy Osbourne below, then read the interview in an upcoming issue of TIME magazine.

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Ask Maxwell

January 22, 2010 at 4:54 pm

214 Questions

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After an eight-year hiatus, soul singer Maxwell is back with his fourth studio album, BLACKsummers'night, released last year to critical acclaim. The singer of chart-topping songs like “This Woman's Work” and “Fortunate,” earned millions of screaming female fans with his double-platinum debut, Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite. He shocked some by cutting his signature afro upon his return to the music scene, but even shorn of his trademark locks he's been nominated for six Grammys, including Best R&B Album; he'll be performing at the Jan. 31 awards broadcast. Submit your questions for Maxwell below, then read the interview in an upcoming issue of TIME magazine.

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Ask Michael Pollan

January 11, 2010 at 5:44 pm

241 Questions

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His award-winning books, including The Omnivore's Dilemma and In Defense of Food, touch on topics ranging from gardening to poor Western diets. In his latest work, Food Rules: An Eater's Manual, the New York Times Magazine contributor and University of California, Berkeley, professor sets forth simple guidelines to help us make better decisions about consuming food. Submit your questions for Michael Pollan below, then read the interview in an upcoming issue of TIME magazine.

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Ask Harrison Ford

January 7, 2010 at 2:26 pm

166 Questions

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With one of the most recognized faces in Hollywood, Harrison Ford has appeared in iconic films from American Graffiti to Star Wars and Blade Runner. He has been in show business for more than 40 years, but Ford shows no signs of stopping. In 2008, he reprised his role as the whip-cracking archaeologist in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and has signed on to star in the fifth installment of the series, now in development. His latest movie, Extraordinary Measures is out Jan. 22. Submit your questions for Harrison Ford below, then read the interview in an upcoming issue of TIME magazine.

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Ask Willie Mays

December 18, 2009 at 5:57 pm

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One of the most revered baseball players of all time, the Say Hey Kid is perhaps best known for "The Catch" -- an on-the-run, over-the-shoulder grab that helped the New York Giants sweep the 1954 World Series. During his career, Mays notched 3,283 hits, 660 home runs, and 338 stolen bases. The slugger has now authorized his first biography, Willie Mays: The Life, The Legend, by author James S. Hirsch, out Feb. 9. Submit your questions for Willie Mays below, then read the interview an upcoming issue of TIME magazine.

Ask Jason Reitman

December 18, 2009 at 5:53 pm

58 Questions

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With critically acclaimed films under his belt like Thank You for Smoking and Juno, Jason Reitman -- son of Ghostbusters director Ivan Reitman -- is making a name for himself as one of Hollywood's hottest young filmmakers. His latest movie, Up in the Air, received six Golden Globe nominations, including Best Director, and is generating serious Oscar buzz. Submit your questions for Jason Reitman below, then read the interview in an upcoming issue of TIME magazine.