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Vir Das is an Indian comedian and Bollywood actor who draws on provocative themes like religion, race and politics for his stand-up act. He's sold out stadiums and starred in 10 films, but Das refuses to embrace fame.

Rupi Kaur is a young Canadian poet who harnesses her huge social media following to confront social taboos. With a bestselling book under her belt, she says she's outgrown the title of "instapoet".

Athlete Jana Pittman is a two-time world champion and four-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist, but her dream of Olympic victory eluded her. She swapped the pressures of elite sport for motherhood and a career in medicine.

Isaiah Firebrace is a young indigenous singer whose voice helped him overcome childhood hardship. He shot to stardom after winning X Factor in 2016 and represented Australia at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest.

Jack Thompson is an iconic Australian actor, celebrated for his rugged charm and richly resonant voice. He opens up to Jane Hutcheon about a life filled with dramatic twists.

From factory worker to Australia's leading 70s pop star, John Paul Young's career is the stuff of legend. Young admits he owes much of his success to luck.

Fay Jackson is a deputy commissioner with the NSW Mental Health Commission. Diagnosed with bipolar schizoaffective disorder at the age of 37, she's faced challenges and stigma for as long as she can remember.

Champion jockey Jim Cassidy is among the most colourful characters of Australian racing, with two Melbourne Cup victories - and more than a few controversies - to his name.

Felicity Ward is a stand-up comic whose personal experience of mental illness is at the core of her comedy work.

Patricia Dennis spent three years of her childhood in a Japanese-run internment camp in the Philippines during World War II. After escaping to Australia, she became a successful model, actress and businesswoman.

Clarke grew up in suburban Sydney and was singled out from an early age over the colour of her skin. Her award-winning work is inspired both by personal experience, and the desire to start difficult conversations about race.

Amanda Palmer is an American musician and crowdfunding pioneer whose life is a series of artistic collaborations and risque performances. Fearlessly outspoken, she has frequently found herself at the centre of controversy.

Reg Mombassa has been a leading light in Australian pop culture for more than 40 years, both as a rock musician and artist. While thankful for the success he's enjoyed in life, Mombassa admits he has been haunted by fear.

Rory O'Neill is known as an entertainer and gay rights activist whose flamboyant alter-ego - a 7ft drag queen called Panti Bliss - became the face of Ireland's successful marriage equality campaign.

Margaret Court is the world's most decorated tennis player with 64 major titles to her name. Court is now a Christian pastor who treasures her sporting victories, but says they are no match for her faith.

Sigrid Thornton holds a special place in Australian hearts, with a four-decade acting career and roles in many iconic dramas. She says that in spite of the pressures, her feet are firmly on the ground - thanks to her family.

Judith Durham enjoyed success with The Seekers in the '60s, but says she was an accidental pop star with little interest in fame. In this interview from 2016, she describes how through grief, tragedy and ill health, she has always turned to music for help.

The former Tropfest winner Damon Gameau who starred in the film Balibo discusses the runaway success of his production That Sugar Film, that won the 2015 AACTA award for best feature length documentary.

Theatre producer Tom Schumacher took The Lion King from screen to stage. But even with the most successful musical in history under his belt the president of Disney Theatrical says it's impossible to pick winners.

Best-selling author Cheryl Strayed used her memoir, Wild, to unravel the toughest moments of her earlier life. From losing her mother to cancer to using heroin and sex to cope with grief, she found solace through writing.