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After 18 years as host of Insiders, Barrie Cassidy stepped away from the show he helped create after the 2019 Election. He says it's better to quit than to be asked to leave - a lesson many politicians need to learn.

Julia Zemiro is a woman of many talents - actor, comedian, TV presenter and cabaret festival director. But more and more, her thoughts are turning to a life away from performing.

After 10 years at the helm of the ABC, Mark Scott is now the NSW education secretary with responsibility for 2,200 schools. He reflects on leadership and change, and recent turbulence at the national broadcaster.

London-trained artist Bernard Ollis spent decades teaching in Australian art schools before returning to the studio full time. He now paints and travels the world alongside his partner, artist Wendy Sharpe.

Nakkiah Lui grew up in a close-knit Aboriginal family in Western Sydney, fiercely proud of her heritage but uncertain of her place in the world. Now she's forging a path as a playwright, actor and comedian.

Seven years ago, Murray Cook hung up his red skivvy and left The Wiggles after 21 wildly successful years. He struggled with the decision for a while, but has now found a new musical calling - as a rock band guitarist.

Comedian Mikey Robins has never hidden his complex relationship with food, or the enduring battle with his weight. Hes now combined his passion for history and food in a book of bizarre food-themed stories through the ages.

Maya Newell describes herself as a "gayby" - the child of same-sex parents. Growing up with two mums, she spent years answering questions about her upbringing, and now works as a filmmaker spotlighting stories of difference.

Yumi Stynes is a broadcaster, writer and mother-of-four who's carved out a 20-year media career through speaking her mind - while weathering social media storms along the way. She sits down with Jane Hutcheon.

David Marr began his working life in the law, before finding his calling as a writer. He's spent almost half a century observing and chronicling the country he loves - Australia. He speaks with Julia Baird.

Former nun Margaret Harrod turned whistleblower on her twin brother - a Catholic priest - when she realised he was sexually abusing children. He's now in jail. Margaret speaks with Eleanor Hall.

Ella Holcombe lost her parents and home in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. She's now written a children's book based on her story, and is speaking publicly for the first time. She sits down with Eleanor Hall.

Wesley Enoch was a troubled, violent youth whose life changed when he discovered acting. From writing and directing well known theatre productions to artistic director of the Sydney Festival, he speaks with Ellen Fanning.

Lydia Williams grew up straddling two worlds. The goalkeeper for the Matildas speaks with Tracey Holmes about securing equal pay for the team, and finding herself through sport.

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.

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)