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Influential with Katty Kay

Film-maker Ken Burns shown holding up one hand as he speaks. An American flag can be seen behind him with a special pattern of stars in the blue field (Credit: Evan Barlow)
Influential with Katty Kay

Ken Burns on showing the dark parts of US history

By Christopher Luu

Author Ann Patchett speaks to BBC special correspondent Katty Kay at her bookshop (Credit: Natassja Ebert)
Influential with Katty Kay

Author Ann Patchett on finding kindness amid chaos

By Christopher Luu
American musician Wynton Marsalis wears a dark blue suit and thick black glasses (Credit: Natassja Ebert)
Influential with Katty Kay

Wynton Marsalis on the liberating spirit of jazz

By Christopher Luu
Fashion designer Vera Wang, seated in a chair with her arms crossed, speaks to the BBC’s Katty Kay about her career (Credit: Natassja Ebert)
Influential with Katty Kay

Vera Wang, 75, was ready to 'age out' of fashion

By Christopher Luu
Sir Derek Jacobi sat on a chair with his hands interlinked, facing forwards (Credit: Jack Flynn)
Influential with Katty Kay

Derek Jacobi at 86: 'I was born to be an actor'

By Christopher Luu
Actress and model Brooke Shields chats with BBC's Katty Kay while wearing sunglasses and a tailored black jacket (Credit: Natassja Ebert)
Influential with Katty Kay

Brooke Shields at 59: Ageing 'was a shock'

By Christopher Luu