Calvin (Bud) Marshall Trillin is an American journalist, humorist, and novelist. He is best known for his humorous writings about food and eating, but he has also written serious journalism, comic verse, and several books of fiction. Trillin attended public schools in Kansas City and went on to Yale University, where he served as chairman of the Yale Daily News... read full bio
Grammy Award-winning composer and musician Chip Davis is one of the most successful innovators and entrepreneurs in music today. More than 25 years ago, he transformed popular instrumental music by introducing what has become known as the New Age music genre. By mixing pop music with classical and rock styles, he has given new life to country music and rejuvenated... read full bio
Clint Holmes is more than a singer. Like a painter with a blank canvas, Clint Holmes makes every performance an original. His powerful voice and magnetic stage presence embrace the upbeat side of life. When Clint Holmes is on stage, anything can happen. And it usually does. Clint Holmes CD, “Edges,” explores Clint Holmes multiple creative sides as singer... read full bio
Craig Kielburger has managed operations globally and assembled teams of more than a thousand full-time employees, improving millions of lives and enabling individuals to improve the world. After learning about the murder of a youngster his own age who had escaped from child labor, Craig founded his first nonprofit group, "Free The Children." When Craig was a young visitor on Oprah... read full bio
Cary Mullen was a non-prodigy that placed last in his first World Cup race, but he uncovered 5 Winning Secrets that top producers use to consistently achieve peak results. Using these 5 principles, he became a two-time Olympian and World Cup Champion and set the World Downhill Speed Record of 97mph in Kitzbuhel, Austria. While many view the issues... read full bio
Constantine Maroulis was the sixth-place finalist on the fourth season of the reality television series American Idol. He is recognized for being among the first contestants on the show to compete using the rock idiom. In addition to continuing his work with music following Idol, he began his acting career. Constantine received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best... read full bio
An Irish girl with a voice that packs a powerful punch, Carly Smithson began cultivating her rich, soulful style from the time she was a child. Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Carly Smithson, is one of the more experienced singing pros in the American Idol Season 7. Carly Smithson was a sixth place finalist and she has finished the American... read full bio
Cullen Jones is the first African American swimmer to win an Olympic gold and hold a long-course world record. He has become a role model for not only swimmers around the world, but for minority men and women who face adversity. Jones has partnered with USA Swimming and Phillips66 to tour cities nationwide and deliver the message of water safety.... read full bio
Caroline Rhea is a stand-up comedian and actress who brings a fresh, smart and spontaneous approach to her performances. The Montreal native is also no stranger to television and films. She was the original host of NBC's hit reality show The Biggest Loser. She also hosted The Caroline Rhea Show and starred as Aunt Hilda on The WB's Sabrina, The... read full bio
The Chi-Lites were formed in Chicago in 1959. Originally called the Hi-Lites, they consisted of Marshall Thompson, Creadel Red Jones, Eugene Record, Robert Lester and Clarence Johnson. As the Hi-Lites they released a number of singles on local labels then in 1964 they changed their name to Marshall & the Chi-Lites; the 'C' being added to reflect the... read full bio
The Chieftains are a Grammy-winning Irish musical group founded in 1962, best known for being one of the first bands to make Irish traditional music popular around the world. The group has won six Grammy Awards and have been nominated eighteen times. They have also won an Emmy and a Genie and contributed a couple of tracks, including their highly-praised... read full bio
Christine Comaford, a New York Times bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and leadership and culture coach, has been assisting leaders in navigating change and growth for more than 30 years. Her clients benefit from her expertise in applied neuroscience, which enables them to accomplish amazing outcomes quickly. As an entrepreneur, she created and exited five businesses with a 700% average return... read full bio
Curtis Pride is a major League Baseball outfielder who has played with the Anaheim Angels/Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim since 2004. Previously, he played for the Montreal Expos (1993, 1995, 2001), Detroit Tigers (1997), Boston Red Sox (1997, 2000), Atlanta Braves (1998) and New York Yankees (2003). Pride has overcome deafness to be a viable major league outfielder; he... read full bio
Chris Klug is an Olympic professional alpine snowboarder who has won Gold twice in the Winter X Games and take home Bronze representing the United States in the Salt Lake City Olympic Games. Prior to winning Bronze at the Olympic Games, Klug had to have a liver transplant to treat his primary sclerosing cholangitis. Klug went down in history as... read full bio
Curly Neal is the original ambassador of basketball. He was also one of the most popular players in the HarlemGlobetrotter's history. Neal played for the Globetrotters for 22 years during which time he traveled to perform in 97 countries at more than 6,000 basketball games. A truly magical shooter and dribbler, he was always known for his astonishing ball-handling ability,... read full bio
With her radiant smile and beaming personality to match, Caroline Burckle has been a force on the American swimming scene since she was young. And signed on to become a Florida Gator in 2004. In Gainesville, Caroline fine-tuned her skills in the middle distance and distance events. In her senior year, Caroline won NCAA Titles in both the 200 and... read full bio
Clark Burckle was recently crowned the 2010 NCAA Champion in the 200 yd Breaststroke. The 11 time NCAA Swimming All American is also a two time SEC and NCAA Champion in the 200yd Breast and 400yd IM. The 2005 & 2006 Kentucky Male Swimmer of the year continued to excel competing inside and outside of the collegiate level. Clark was... read full bio
Carlton Fisk is a former Major League Baseball catcher, who played for 24 years with both the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox. Known by the nickname ""Pudge"" due to his 6'2"", 220 lb frame, he was the first player to be unanimously voted American League Rookie of the Year. He is best known for ""waving fair"" his game-winning... read full bio
Christian Vande Velde is a professional road racing cyclist who currently rides for Garmin-Transitions. The son of United States Bicycling Hall of Fame inductee John Vande Velde, Christian became professional in 1998 for US Postal. With the team time trial win by Slipstream-Chipotle in Stage 1 of the 2008 Giro d'Italia, Vande Velde became the first American to wear the... read full bio
In the increasingly popular sport of golf, Cristie Kerr has emerged as one of the game's premier female athletes. After an extraordinary amateur career Cristie joined the LPGA Tour, where she quickly ascended to the upper echelon of the sport. Cristie is currently second on the money list and has already achieved back-to-back $1 million seasons this year.... read full bio
