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Stephen Colbert
, Host (The Colbert Report)
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Your interview with Congresswoman Tubbs Jones a couple years ago was one of the funniest things ever, since she truly held her own against you. Which do you like more: taking advantage of an unsuspecting interviewee, or getting as good as you give? (...)
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Michael
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New York, New York
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Barack Obama
, Candidate for President, Senator (Illinois)
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If you win your party's nomination and the presidency, is there any position you could envision for Hillary within your administration?
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Maria Fernanda E.
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
David Paterson
, Governor (New York)
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In California and Massachusetts the courts have given gay men and lesbians the right to marry. When will you introduce legislation to make New York the first state to grant this right as an act of the legislative and executive body? (...)
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David B.
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Brooklyn, New York
J. K. Rowling
, Author (Fiction)
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You have written one of the most amazing and creative stories ever. Even focusing on children, Harry Potter has captivated all ages, all around the world. You made kids want to read and now it's over. How was it to say good bye? Is HP really done?
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Fernanda Mota
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Palo Alto, California
Thomas Friedman
, Columnist (The New York Times)
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Mr. Friedman, now that the American economy is in such difficulties, and people are talking about closing frontiers and being more cautious, do you still think your "flat world" concept applies as much?
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Leila Mota
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Coimbra, Portugal
Will Smith
, Actor; Rapper
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I just read that you're funding a school that includes Scientology as part of its curriculum. Is is true?! Is the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air really becoming associated with Scientology, or is it a complete distortion of the facts... (...)
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Michael
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New York, New York
Noam Chomsky
, Political Activist, Professor of Linguistics (M.I.T.)
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Mr Chomsky, what are your views on the current American presidential campaign? You're known for your strong ideas on the media and politics; what is most different in this campaign from previous ones?
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Leila Mota
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Coimbra, Portugal
Jon Stewart
, Host (The Daily Show)
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You seem to be too clever (and controversial) to host the Oscars. I felt like I laughed, alone, harder than the audience in the Kodak Theatre. What is it like to get such an opportunity to say what nobody wants to hear?
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Fernanda Mota
,
Palo Alto, California
Al Gore
, Former Vice-President
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Don't you think that your statement about the internationality of the Amazon rainforest can open a dangerous door for an American domination of a large part of the Brazilian territory for commercial and military reasons? (...)
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Flávio S. Armony
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Barack Obama
, Candidate for President, Senator (Illinois)
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What do you plan to do about the current state of homeland security? Our actual security hasn't improved in any discernible way since 9/11, and innocent people are hassled daily by excessive airport security or overzealous police. (...)
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Nick B.
,
New Hartford, New York
Coen Brothers
, Filmmakers
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"No Country for Old Men" was a stylistic masterpiece. But it seemed like all that talent was for nothing -- it's as though the movie swirls *around* a story, but at the end, you realize there's nothing in the center. Is there any message?
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Michael
,
New York, New York
Hillary Rodham Clinton
, Candidate for President, Senator (New York)
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Maureen Dowd recently wrote, "What would that young Hillary — who volunteered on Gene McCarthy’s anti-war campaign... think of this shape-shifting, cynical Hillary?" Do you think you've lost touch with the values that inspired you originally? (...)
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Michael
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New York, New York
Matt Groening
, Creator (The Simpsons)
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Will Al Jean stop being show runner anytime soon? (...)
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Taco Wiz
Al Gore
, Former Vice-President
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Although Bush v. Gore has receded from the public's memory, books and documentaries continue to be released about what happened in 2000. Have your reflections on what happened changed over the years since the election took place?
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Ron L.
,
Washington, D.C.
Scott Adams
, Comic strip artist (Dilbert)
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What do you think would happen if the pointy-haired boss went on a management retreat together with Michael Scott of "The Office"?
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Michael
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New York, New York