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Kerry O'Brien spent his 50-year career holding the powerful to account, rising to become one of Australia's most well-regarded and recognisable journalists. He joins Jane Hutcheon an unfamiliar role answering the questions.

At 104 years old, Eileen Kramer is busier than ever. She's still working as a dancer and choreographer, has been cast in a new TV drama series, and has co-written a book about her life. (Final)

Sam McMillan was a nerdy oddball at school who abandoned a law degree to pursue comedy. Known as Sammy J, he's found audiences on stage and ABC TV and his Play School-inspired political satire has been watched by millions.

Criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro has delved into some of Australia's most dangerous & depraved minds in his 40-year career. But professional success came at a cost, when he spiralled into depression and drug addiction.

Jeff Kinney created Diary of a Wimpy Kid after he was repeatedly rejected for his dream job as a newspaper cartoonist. He's now a global phenomenon, with his 13th book due out soon and a junior readership in the millions.

Rachel Botsman is an author, speaker and lecturer who specialises in the subject of trust. She says advances in technology are rewriting society's rules and leading us to place our trust in strangers.

Michael Mosley is a TV science presenter and author who created the popular 5:2 diet. He also turned his attention to blood sugar and gut health, reversing his own Type 2 diabetes in the process. He speaks with Jane Hutcheon.

Julie Bates spent four decades hiding the truth of her life as a sex worker. Now she's casting off the shame as her activism is rewarded with an Order of Australia. She opens up to Jane Hutcheon.

After a childhood spent hiding her Aboriginal heritage, Sharon Payne worked for 40 years to champion the rights of indigenous people. She speaks with Jane Hutcheon.

Death, dementia and Twitter trolls: real life is a rich source of material for the British comedian David Baddiel. He speaks with Jane Hutcheon.

Liane Moriarty has sold 14 million novels but Australians had barely heard of her when she became a literary superstar in the US - and Hollywood came knocking at her door.

Melbourne schoolgirl Jade Hameister is the youngest person to complete the polar hat-trick, reaching both North and South Poles and crossing Greenland on skis by the age of 16. She speaks with Jane Hutcheon.

Actor and playwright Kate Mulvany has faced many challenges from childhood cancer to losing a partner to suicide a decade ago. Despite the setbacks, her life as a performer and writer has become one of her greatest joys.

After more than a decade of hard work and failure author Markus Zusak has finally finished the book he always wanted to write, Bridge of Clay. He also learnt a valuable lesson - there's greatness in the attempt.

Clementine Ford is a feminist author and commentator whose views attract both acclaim and abuse. She speaks with Jane Hutcheon about body image, bullying and the business of being outspoken.

Jeremy Heimans has spent his life lobbying world leaders and agitating for change. He co-founded the political organisation GetUp! before moving to the US, where he builds and supports social movements around the world.

A reluctant migrant to Australia in his teens, Morris Gleitzman seized every opportunity that arose: comedy writer for The Norman Gunston Show, TV columnist, prolific children's author and now Australian Children's Laureate.

She's been an advertising executive, author and social commentator, and now Jane Caro is considering a tilt at politics. As momentum grows, she tells Jane Hutcheon it's "unlikely" she'll stand against former PM Tony Abbott.

Jane Hutcheon sits down with Noni Hazlehurst, one of Australia's most distinguished stage and screen actors.

Susan Alberti is a businesswoman, philanthropist and driving force behind women's football in Australia. She's navigated personal tragedy and serious health setbacks to pursue her dream of making a difference.