 This week, he'll share some of the life experiences that have led him to become one of America's great storytellers, and he'll share some tools and tips of the trade. My sister and I were born in the same year. I was born on January 8th, 1933, and she was born on December 20th, the same year. So we, growing up, we were always very close. And the person that I'm talking to when I talk into the camera is Mary Ann.