The comedian returns to standup and finds new joy in, and respect for, the art of death-defying.

NEWYORKER: Dead Man Laughing

Whether "Harry Potter" influenced art, relationships or simply the pure joy of reading, it's clear the books and movies won't soon be forgotten, especially for those who grew up with them.

CNN: Growing up with 'Harry Potter'

Dorian falls for a gifted young actress named Sibyl Vane and then casts her aside when he determines that the joy of love has rendered her art banal.

NEWYORKER: Deceptive Picture

Churchill might tell me something about the art of statecraft, or Fry about the pressures of fame and the joy of words, but someone closer to home, with a life more like mine and challenges more like mine, will tell me far more about a life with mental health difficulty and how best to live it.

BBC: Viewpoint: Do famous role models help or hinder?