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He has profiled figures from across the pop-culture spectrum, from Jay-Z to Cormac McCarthy, Kevin Hart to Francis Ford Coppola.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

For five years, writer Paul Constant has profiled dozens of Seattle-area independent bookstores.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2024

Over the last 20 years, British photographer Rankin has profiled the world's most famous people ranging from David Bowie to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Supermodels and fashion shoots helped make his fortune.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2024

Editor’s note: The Times has profiled each of this year’s four honorary Oscar winners — Charles Burnett, Owen Roizman, Donald Sutherland and Agnès Varda — leading up to the Governors Awards on Saturday night.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2017

McPhee has profiled hundreds but never been profiled.

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2017