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Actress and Author Carrie Fisher

Actress and author Carrie Fisher. She's best-known for her portrayal of Princess Leia in the Star War movies, which are currently being rereleased. She wrote the screenplay for the film adaptation of her novel, "Postcards From the Edge." Fisher's other roles have been in the films, "Soapdish" and "When Harry Met Sally." Terry spoke to her in 1990, when the film version of her novel "Postcards from the Edge" was released. (REBROADCAST from 9/11/90)

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, February 21, 1997: Review of the film "Lost Highway"; Interview with David Lynch; Interview with Carrie Fisher; Review of Marilyn Yalom's book "A History of the Breast."
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Director David Lynch on His Fascination with the Body

Lynch is the director of "Eraserhead," "The Elephant Man," "Dune" and "Blue Velvet," all of which have received critical acclaim and attained cult status. He is also the creator of the popular but short-lived TV series, "Twin Peaks." Lynch published a book of photographs of his movies and his art, called "Images" (Hyperion, 1994). (REBROADCAST from 12/15/94)

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Actress and Author Carrie Fisher

Fisher wrote the screenplay for the film adaptation of her novel, Postcards From the Edge, directed by Mike Nichols, and starring Meryl Streep and Shirley McLaine. Best known for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars trilogy, Fisher also has a new novel called, Surrender the Pink. She is the daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher.

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