Native Texan. Mentors: philosophy prof, Truitt Hilliard (existentialism, logical positivism), Paul Milosevich, a great artist; theatrical director Neil Whiting. Mamie Carpenter's descriptions of Sandro Botticelli inspired me to see them for myself in Florence. Lee Holloway taught me debate. Famous defense Atty Warren Burnett inspired my respect for the 1st Amendment. Studied communications with Northwestern University alumnus Wally Jackson. My first radio employer: Ray Cox, KWMO-FM. I broadcast in major markets for ABC, CBS, UPI. 

 Prominent interviews include Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Lord Spencer (Princess Diana's father), PM Jim Callaghan, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, George Bush Sr, Nelson Rockefeller, Watergate Pros Leon Jaworski, David Broder, Sen. Fritz Hollings, Sen. John Tower, Beverly Sills, Gloria Steinem, Sen. Sam Ervin, Bella Abzug, George Plimpton, Milton Friedman, Ehud OImert, Tom DeLay, John Wayne, Mel Brooks, Russ Meyer, Eydie Williams, Tina Louise, Donna Mills, Muhammad Ali, Rob Reiner, James Franciscus, Wayne Rogers, Grace Lee Whitney (Star Trek), Farah Fawcett, Bob Crane, Bernard Fox, Drs. Denton Cooley & Michael DeBakey, many movie stars, politicians, and celebs.