Bradley Cooper is going to play Chris Kyle (American Sniper) in an upcoming movie. [View all]

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So I figured more people would click on this OP if I led with that. And it's true; he bought the movie rights to Kyle's book several months ago. But that's just an aside.

I had a surprise driveway moment. Corny, I know, but I wanted to share this: Terry Gross interviewed Bradley Cooper today on Fresh Air, and it set a new standard in interviews. It was completely absorbing. He's a fascinating person and really brilliant. I don't sprinkle that label around with abandon. It was a compelling hour. Many of you, I think, will really connect with what he's saying and how he conveys his thoughts, on a host of issues. The main focus may be his career, but it's an interview that goes both broader and deeper. He's thoughtful.

I'm gushing. The funny thing is that I knew nothing about him and I'm not even a particular fan of his. I was even ambivalent about his performance in Silver Lining Playbook, though it won me over in the end.

Anyway, here's the link:

http://www.npr.org/programs/fresh-air/