James Freud was a guest on 'Conversations' in 2007, when he'd just released the second volume of his best-selling memoirs.

When Henry Rosenbloom founded Scribe over many years ago, he wanted to create a publishing house for the sorts of books he loved to read himself - books on politics and society, books that made you think, books that might not necessarily be commercially successful.

Ron Barassi became the key member of one of the greatest sides the game ever produced, winning six Grand Finals.

Anna Gonzalez was born in Spain and her early life was overshadowed by the Civil War and the rule of General Franco that followed it.

Shaun Micallef was a lawyer who used to sit in front of the TV bemoaning the quality of the comedy he was watching.

Jane Tewson set up Pilotlight in the UK and then in Australia, and has raised hundreds of millions of dollars for charity in the UK and Australia.

Barrie Cassidy is one of Australia's most experienced political journalists, and for some years he was press secretary to Bob Hawke so he knows what government looks like from inside the tent as well as from the press gallery.

David Hill is a former Managing Director of the ABC, former Chair of the Australian Football Association and the North Sydney Bears Rugby League Club.

Peter McAllister has written his latest book about the pygmies - people who are usually no taller than 150 centimetres.

Mike Bowers claims federal politics is in his blood - his father, acclaimed journalist Peter Bowers, covered national affairs for 46 years.