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Nile Rodgers
Nile Rodgers, composer, guitarist and founding member of Chic, on his cultural influences.
Hanif Kureishi
Writer Hanif Kureishi reveals the experiences and influences that shaped his career.
Julie Taymor
Director Julie Taymor talks to John Wilson about her formative creative influences.
Bill Nighy
Actor Bill Nighy reveals some of the turning points in his career.
Thelma Schoonmaker
Oscar-winning film editor Thelma Schoonmaker reveals the turning points of her career.
Isabel Allende
Chilean author Isabel Allende reveals some of the influences on her creativity.
James Ivory
Film director James Ivory on his most significant creative influences and experiences.
Robert Harris
Writer Robert Harris reveals his cultural influences and experiences.
Marin Alsop
Conductor Marin Alsop reveals the formative influences on her career.
Cynthia Erivo
Actor and singer Cynthia Erivo reveals her formative creative influences.
David Hare
Playwright, screenwriter and director Sir David Hare on his formative cultural influences.
Theaster Gates
American artist Theaster Gates reveals his formative creative influences.
Abi Morgan
Screenwriter and playwright Abi Morgan shares her creative influences.
Maggie O'Farrell
Author Maggie O'Farrell reveals the influences that have shaped her writing.
Simon Russell Beale
Actor Sir Simon Russell Beale reveals his cultural influences and inspirations.
Wayne McGregor
Choreographer Sir Wayne McGregor reveals his creative inspirations.
Sheku Kanneh-Mason
Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason reveals his formative cultural influences.
Doris Salcedo
Colombian artist and sculptor Doris Salcedo reveals her formative cultural influences.
James Rhodes
Pianist James Rhodes talks to John Wilson about his formative influences and experiences.
Pete Townshend
Pete Townshend, songwriter, guitarist and co-founder of The Who on his cultural influences
Gillian Anderson
Actor Gillian Anderson on her most significant creative influences and experiences.
