Patti LuPone was only four years old when she realized she belonged on stage, and she started by entertaining family members in her Long Island living room.

LuPone won her second Tony Award for Evita, which she initially described as merely “noise from Britain.” Although she has enjoyed tremendous, long-term success, she talks candidly to Alec about blows to her career and ego. 

 

Originally aired February 18, 2013

Patti LuPone was only four years old when she realized she belonged on stage, and she started by entertaining&nbsp;family members in her Long Island living room.
LuPone won her second Tony Award for&nbsp;Evita, which she initially described as merely &ldquo;noise from Britain.&rdquo; Although she has enjoyed tremendous, long-term success, she talks candidly to Alec about blows to her career and ego.&nbsp;
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Originally aired February 18, 2013

Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin takes listeners into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by going inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people we want to understand better: Ira Glass, Lena Dunham, David Letterman, Barbara Streisand, Tom Yorke, Chris Rock and others. Hear what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host.

Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin takes listeners into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers.  Alec sidesteps the predictable by going inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people we want to understand better: Ira Glass, Lena Dunham, David Brooks, Roz Chast, Chris Rock and others. Hear what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host.

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From the Archives: Patti LuPone

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