'Music can make me Superman'
Antonio Pappano
The Independent
By Christina Patterson
14 November 2008
The musical director of the Royal Opera House is a laughing, wine-loving, life-loving testament to the power of opera
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Britain's other big hitter
Anne Keothavong
The Independent
By Paul Newman
13 November 2008
While Andy Murray has grabbed the headlines, Britain's No 1 woman, Anne Keothavong, has also had a breakthrough year, albeit…
The rogue rides again
Keith Allen
The Independent
By Elisa Bray
13 November 2008
He's better known these days as Lily's dad, but Keith Allen is centre stage once more – as Long John…
Eleanor Rigby worked as a maid on a ward where she slowly grew old, mystery solved
Annie Mawson
The Independent
12 November 2008
Was the song's tragic heroine based on a real person? Andy McSmith reveals a new clue to her identity. Who…
Did BBC News fluff its lines on a night of American history?
Peter Horrocks
The Independent
By Ian Burrell
10 November 2008
The BBC has been criticised over its coverage of the US election, but Peter Horrocks tells Ian Burrell it was…
Aravind Adiga: You Ask The Questions
Aravind Adiga
The Independent
10 November 2008
The Man Booker prizewinning novelist answers your questions, such as 'Should India put a man on the moon?' and 'How…
Not fade away: Mick Jagger on the trials of life at 65
Mick Jagger
The Independent
By James Mottram
8 November 2008
It's not very rock'n'roll, but Mick Jagger, the man who brought us 'Sympathy for the Devil', supermodel girlfriends and skin-tight…
"Angry? Me? Never"
Russell Crowe
The Independent
By Gill Pringle
7 November 2008
It's family bliss for Russell Crowe now, but he'll raise hell in roles as a CIA agent and Robin Hood.…
Sex, success, the city and the zeitgeist
Candace Bushnell
The Independent
By Christina Patterson
7 November 2008
Candace Bushnell, once called 'Jane Austen with a martini', turns a sharp, forensic gaze on New York's super-rich in her…
One Minute With: Cecelia Ahern
Cecelia Ahern
The Independent
By Laura MacDonald
7 November 2008
Where are you now and what can you see? I am in my publicist's office and I can see a…
Living the good life
Sarah Cracknell
The Independent
5 November 2008
Moving to the country means that singer Sarah Cracknell can raise her children – and her chickens – in style
Voice of the people
Andrea Bocelli
The Independent
By Peter Popham
3 November 2008
He has sold 50 million records, but the blind tenor Andrea Bocelli is hoping his latest release will finally win…
'I can't change what I am'
Alastair Campbell
The Independent
31 October 2008
New Labour's attack dog hasn't lost his teeth, but his trajectory after political life reveals unsuspected compassion and humility. Alastair…
'Condi was my hardest role ever'
Thandie Newton
The Independent
By Sian Lewis
31 October 2008
Bafta winner Thandie Newton's latest role sees her playing Condoleezza Rice in Oliver Stone's George Bush biopic 'W' – but…
I don't paint men with breasts
Jack Vettriano
The Independent
30 October 2008
Artist declines to paint a portrait of the sportsman despite prestige commission. Monty's misery too much for Vettriano's national ambition.…
