By PATRICIA SHERIDAN, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

After nearly 50 years of studying chimpanzees, it makes perfect sense that Jane Goodall, 75, would begin many of her appearances with a universal chimp greeting by hooting and panting. In 1977, she started the Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research, Education and Conservation and got her Ph.D. without having a bachelor's degree.

Best known for "Stand and Deliver" and "La Bamba," actor Lou Diamond Phillips, 47, is also a writer and director and recently spent seven months on the road playing King Arthur in "Camelot."

Joan Rivers is the author of "Murder on the Red Carpet" and "Men are Stupid ... And They Like Big Boobs." With a career that spans decades, the comedian, television personality and now author loves her life and her work. Two tomes -- one fiction, one nonfiction -- by Rivers are now available in bookstores.

Cicely Tyson has always strived to send a positive message about African-Americans through the roles she has taken. She is known as much for turning down roles as the ones she has played. One of her best-known performances was as a 101-year-old former slave in the 1974 television movie "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman," which brought her an Emmy.

The multi-award-winning Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward has been called "possibly the best reporter of all time," by CBS's Bob Schieffer. He and Carl Bernstein famously opened the floodgates for investigative journalism with their Watergate scandal expose that ultimately brought down President Richard Nixon.

Chris Garver, tattoo artist and one of the stars of TLC's "Miami Ink," is recognized for his skill and talent. He has tattooed celebrities and civilians alike, with a waiting list months long. Garver lives in Florida, where he continues to perfect his art while appearing on the reality series.
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Christopher Kennedy Lawford, a public policy consultant for care and treatment centers, is also the best-selling author of "Symptoms of Withdrawal," his personal story of recovery and redemption.

Christopher Kennedy, a public policy consultant for care and treatment centers, is also the best-selling author of "Symptoms of Withdrawal," his personal story of recovery and redemption.

Canadian actor-director-producer Tom Cavanagh has gone from responsible to post-responsible in his new role on TNT's "Trust Me" (10 p.m. EST Mondays). He stars opposite Eric McCormack, of "Will & Grace" fame, as Connor, the creative yet immature and spontaneous copywriter.

Philanthropist, world-class sailor and former media mogul Ted Turner recently put all his wisdom and the observations of those who know him in his autobiography "Call Me Ted." He won the most prestigious prize in sailing, the America's Cup, in 1977, founded the 24-hour news network CNN, briefly owned MGM studios, bought the Atlanta Braves baseball franchise, donated $1 billion to