Literally! With Rob Lowe LeVar Burton: Level of Excellence
Feb 19, 2026
LeVar Burton, acclaimed actor and TV pioneer (Roots, Star Trek: TNG, Reading Rainbow), talks about writing his memoir and the process of choosing a title. He shares surprises of seeing memories on the page. He also dives into hosting Trivial Pursuit, the craft of live game shows, pacing, and why he kept going instead of retiring.
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Write Authentically, Consider Others
- Be authentic when writing your story and use honesty as your guiding lens.
- Consider others' perspectives ("omnispect") to handle sensitive people and events responsibly.
Prevent Pull-Quote Hijacks
- Frame controversial or sensitive chapters so no single quote can hijack the book's narrative.
- Write context-rich passages that resist being reduced to sensational pull-quotes.
Flight Manifest Scare Before 9/11
- Rob recounts being listed on a dry-run flight manifest connected to 9/11 hijackers and the chill that followed.
- He contacted lawyers but never had to testify when the defendant represented himself and was convicted.
