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Sirio Maccioni

Posted Feb 11 08

The founder of the restaurant Le Cirque explains a business that is all about the food, the splendor, the people, and, just possibly, the New York TimesContinue

Geraldine Laybourne

Posted Jan 24 08

After the sale of Oxygen Media to NBC Universal, its co-founder gets to catch her breath and offer a fresh look at the fast-changing worlds of cable television and the internet.    Continue

Ed Rollins

Posted Jan 08 08

The strategist of the 1984 Reagan landslide has made a comeback with Mike Huckabee. Always willing to speak his mind— at times to his detriment—he talks about the business of campaigns. Continue

Andrew Wylie

Posted Dec 14 07

The literary agent who has rewritten several chapters of the book publishing business stands up for his writers, elitism, and Amazon.com (but not the Kindle).  Continue

Alan Patricof

Posted Dec 04 07

At 73, the VC pioneer hasn't slowed down, investing in new media and fundraising for Clinton. Continue

Ian Schrager

Posted Nov 16 07

No second acts in America? The hotel maverick has had more than his share. Continue

Elie Tahari

Posted Nov 06 07

Elie Tahari knows what women want—in clothes. What does Tahari want? Continue

Donny Deutsch

Posted Oct 19 07

The adman and CNBC host has plenty to say about Ann Coulter, advertising, the battle with Fox Business Network, and what motivates him—not to mention a crazy little thing called love. Continue

Lynn Forester de Rothschild

Posted Oct 05 07

The American entrepreneur—and friend of the Clintons and the Blairs—talks about India, telecom, Conrad Black, and her marriage to Sir Evelyn Rothschild. Continue

Barry Diller

Posted Sep 21 07

The internet mogul speaks his mind on videogames, newspapers, and his own style of management. Continue

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