Fresh Air Best Of: Richard Kind / Melinda French Gates
Apr 19, 2025
Richard Kind, an accomplished actor known for his roles in 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and 'Spin City', shares witty insights about his career, the joys of lesser fame, and the thrill of live performance. Melinda French Gates, co-founder of the Gates Foundation, discusses her new book 'The Next Day', touching on motherhood, grief, and her transformative journey after divorce. They navigate the impact of funding cuts on women's health, underlining the critical need for social progress amidst personal and philanthropic challenges.
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Richard Kind on Acting Career
- Richard Kind shares his acting career journey and his balance between working often and staying low-profile for a peaceful life.
- He enjoys live theater for the direct audience connection and embraces being 'good enough to never stink' at his craft.
Richard Kind’s View on Faith
- Richard Kind believes in a universal God beyond just Judaism, seeing religion as a foundation for stability in a chaotic world.
- He honors his Jewish heritage by observing high holy days as a form of prayer and respect for his ancestors.
Richard Kind’s Joke
- Richard Kind tells a favorite joke about a mother discovering a bondage magazine under her son's bed.
- He confidently states he tells jokes better than anyone else.
