DICK CAVETT | 85

Dick Cavett is a former talk show host who is famous for his in-depth conversational style. Well, we do not doubt it, as he studied at Yale University to earn a degree in English and drama. Though Cavett already managed to earn a degree, his passion seems to have shifted over time. He went through different phases to get to where he is now. He has had humble beginnings and has worked as a copyboy at Time Magazine.

Who would’ve thought he’d later become a renowned columnist for the New York Times? Persistence is key, indeed. He was later given his own talk show, The Dick Cavett Show, which ran for five decades on various television and radio networks. He has interviewed the most popular and even controversial public figures. Going through different practices in the show business honed his versatility. Now 84 years old, Cavett still appears on screen occasionally.