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Dancer and Choreographer Edward Villella Discusses his Life and Career.

Dancer and choreographer Edward Villella. Villella's new autobiography, "Prodigal Son," chronicles his rise as one of the best known male dancers and choreographers in the history of American ballet. It also looks at his often stormy working relationship with choreographer George Balanchine. (It's published by Simon and Schuster). (Interview by Marty Moss-Coane)

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, February 20, 1992: Interview with Edward Villella; Interview with Nancy Lieberman-Cline; Review of the film "Wayne's World."
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Basketball Player Nancy Lieberman-Cline.

Nancy Lieberman-Cline dominated women's college basketball and was the youngest woman ever to play on the women's Olympic basketball team. She was also a star of the short-lived women's pro basketball league. She also spent several years as companion and trainer to tennis star Martina Navritilova. She has a new autobiography called "Lady Magic." (Published by Sagamore). (Interview by Marty Moss-Coane)

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