I certainly remember Alex from his WMCA days. He, along with Barry Gray, made my nights.

Great to hear your voice and see your smile!

Yes, some people were meant to be friends rather than lovers or spouses. You and Alex were smart enough to recognize a wrong turn and seem to have a great friendship, as a result.

I sort of went against the thought that whom one marries at one age isn't the same as whom one would marry at another age since I married the same man at age 19 (he was 21) and, again (after 11 years being divorced), at age 50. Of course, I guess we really were not the same people in our early 50s. He, in particular, kept the best things about himself and improved a couple of not-so-great. Hunky Husband is Husband 1 Version 2.0. After 29.5 years together, this time, I think we are stuck with each other for the duration.

It was great seeing and hearing you, Ronni. Thanks!

What a great interview Ronni. I really enjoyed it as well as seeing you look. I hope you do it again.

Wish I had the squid's invisibility.

Great to see the person behind TGB, and to gain a newfound appreciation of Ronni Bennett as a result.

For me, the other valuable take-away is seeing the love, humor, and respect that you and Alex still share after all these years. The interview is a beautiful testament to the power of friendship, forgiveness, and resilience, and touched me deeply. Your smile, Ronni, is sweet and contagious.

Both of you deserve a standing ovation for what you've accomplished and now share with others.

Oh it was so wonderful seeing and hearing your infectious laugh. You are looking great, Ronni, and I am awed by your ability to keep that wonderful smile in the face of the adversity you are going through. You are an inspiration to this old lady, as I am sure you are to many.

I have always felt close to you because I believe we share the same values, but having seen you laughing and joking with Alex Bennett makes me feel that I now know you even better. I am so proud to call you friend.

I got a big laugh of the bird in the nest on top of the bird repellent device. I will go back later and read the Vanity Fair article. The cartoons alone should make my day.

Ronni-- I so enjoyed the interview and I love the photo. Your smile and personality have not changed over the years. So proud to know you! Sending much love!

Ronni, you are beautiful.

How many former married couples even speak to each other in a friendly manner, let alone discuss life passages as you just did with Alex?

That interview was fantastic.

You have an engaging personality, a great smile.

I always wondered what you would sound like in real life.

You have the kind of voice that brings people close.

Your laugh is contagious. You made me laugh when you laughed!

Keep it going, Ronni.

Message to Alex:

More Ronni interviews, please, on all her blog topics.

Take care, Ronni,

Your Montreal Fan in Belfast

What an absolute treasure trove of delights! But, obviously, the one that enthralled me most of all was your interview! Compliments to Mr. Alex Bennett for recognizing that he had "a VERY special guest" on and that "TGB is VERY valuable" and for acknowledging the great writing you are producing.

You were both very natural, very real, very entertaining. BIS! BIS!

So wonderful to hear your voice and your laugh and see your smile. You look so very beautiful and it's so great to have that new photo up above!

Have to thank you for the reference to James Garner and for the confirmation that he was indeed the nice person I always felt sure he was. He was always one of my favorite stars.

And I, too, had always thought that Marcel Marceau NEVER spoke (except for that one "no").

I wonder whether you were thinking about Larry David? If so, or whoever it was, I'm sure you came up with it very soon after the interview. How well I understand!

Thank you, dear Ronni. Thank you, Mr. Bennett.

what a great interview!! What a life you've lead!! I'm so glad our paths have converged in this life and what a blessing it's been getting to know you!
cya weds ;)

What a fabulous Saturday post, full of interesting things and the bonus - seeing and hearing you.....a great interview. You are so generous in sharing yourself with us.

Washington post articles on DT all encompassing. I especially liked the first one with a lot of stuff about Kennedy's abilities. I've recorded the quote from B.H. Liddell Hart's book about Deterrent or Defense as it has application in many modern conflicts: domestic, organisational or political.

Thank you Ronni for continuing to come up with relevant, interesting posts at a time when you have a lot of other stuff on your plate.

Enjoyed your interview despite discombobulation of audio and video -- being out of sync. I think more interviews with your ex would be most entertaining. Perhaps talking in what seems to be a natural relaxed conversational atmosphere may jog your memory to recall some interesting stories to relate.

Your ex really is a hypochondriac, isn't he -- as I listened to rest of his show! Tell him I said he's old enough now he can get over it! We've all been dying ever since we were born -- it just takes some of us longer than others. :-)

Interesting variety of "stuff" continues. Southern accent reminds me that when I moved to the south my northern accent was a novelty to Jr. High classmates they revealed to me after we became friends. Seems initially they invited me to join them during lunch hour just to hear me talk. Then later moving back to damn Yankee country friends there informed me I had unconsciously picked up a slight southern touch.

Thanks for sharing the wonderful interview by and with Alex. I agree with SC Jones: glad that you've included a frame from the video in your revised masthead. Hello to Ollie.

Haven't seen your beautiful face since the PBS series. You're very good on camera. I hope you'll consider posting videos of yourself from time to time.