Interviews
Conducted by our own Janet Reilly, our long-form interviews range from world-famous artists to rock legends, philanthropic titans, business icons and the stars of track and field (among others). A deep dive into the personalities that shape our landscape.
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Drew Altizer Takes the Spotlight (For Once!)
Drew Altizer makes a rare appearance in front of the camera. (Spencer Brown) He’s at every glitzy gala and swanky…
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The Interview: Shelly Kapoor Collins Gets Real
On an average busy day, Shelly Kapoor Collins, who lives in Danville with her husband Patrick and two children, can…
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The Interview: Judy and George Marcus, Peninsula Power Couple
George and Judy Marcus pose together in George’s Palo Alto office, the headquarters of a sprawling real estate empire. (Spencer…
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The Interview: Emily Holt, Fashion Hero
Hero Shop proprietor Emily Holt. Photo by Margo Moritz. About a year ago, when my most fashionable friend (shout-out to…
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The Interview: Joe Cotchett Still Has Big Fish to Fry
Joe Cotchett by Spencer Brown When I think of Joe Cotchett, three words come to mind: bigger than life. At…
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The Interview: Passion for Service
Think February. Think passion, which leads me to this month’s conversation with San Francisco Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White and St.…
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The Interview: Cissie Swig, Trailblazer
Five, maybe ten, minutes into my conversation with Roselyne “Cissie” Swig, a funny thing happened. I began to exhale. Maybe it was…
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The Interview With Ron Miller: Life in the Magic Kingdom
If one were to put together a composite of the ideal American life, it might look something like this: A…
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The Interview: Kara Swisher Gets It
I’m not going to lie, on my way to interview Kara Swisher, tech’s preeminent, tough-as-nails journalist, I had a bit…
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The Interview: Tanya Holland Is Bringing Soul to SF
Even if you’re not a foodie, you’ve likely heard of Tanya Holland, the Bay Area celebrity chef, cookbook author…
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