Vintage Interviews With Notable People
The United States was founded on a bedrock of freedom.
But what, exactly,y, is “freedom?” Does it depend on who you ask? Or when you ask?
Renowned historian Eric Foner sought an answer. What, indeed, is freedom?
His 1998 book was called The Story of American Freedom. But while you may assume that the story begins on July 4th, 1776, Foner found far deeper roots – and far broader branches to the definite of freedom.
So here now, from 1998, Eric Foner.
As this year’s Wimbledon Championships get underway let’s recall one of the greatest professional tennis players of our time.
John McEnroe won 77 career singles titles, including three at Wimbledon. He also won 77 doubles titles, including five at Wimbledon. He is in fact the only male player to win more than 70 singles and 70 doubles championships.
It was at Wimbledon in 1981 that McEnroe came up with what has become his signature phrase – “You cannot be serious!”
As the years went on, he embraced and adopted the phrase, even calling his 2002 memoir You Cannot Be Serious.
He wrote candidly about his childhood, his career, and his 8-year marriage to actress Tatum O’Neal, which ended in a bitter 1994 divorce.
And we talked about all of those things when I interviewed him about his book. So here now, from 2002, John McEnroe.
John McEnroe is 65 now. He;s a TV commentator, and still plays in – and wins – senior tournaments.