David Isay

He is the founder of the StoryCorps project, a radio documentary producer, an author, has won numerous awards in and out of broadcasting, and was ABC News’ Person of the Week. What would his story be? I bet he wouldn't ask to take longer than the usual 40 minute interview. Everywhere I turned I found quotable quotes from him. His sincere admiration and respect for others, his humility, his patriotism, and his gratefulness are both inspiring and contagious.
"It's actually a very simple idea…" he says about StoryCorps.
"I think it can make us a country that is better at listening to one another," Isay said. "And more compassionate and thoughtful and can help us remember what's important in life and why it's so incredible to be alive."
Great outcome from a simple idea, isn't it?
Photo: Harvey Wang www.storycorps.net David Isay/Grand Central Station Booth