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Early in his life, David Bowie spent time in a monastery, tried playing the saxophone and founded a mime company. He decided to focus on music in the 1970s, depriving the world of a miming talent that may have rivaled that of Marcel Marceau. With his new album "Heathen," Bowie enters his fourth decade as a rock star. Host Renee Montagne speaks with him about his new album, being a father again and the birthday of one of his earliest creations: Ziggy Stardust. Hear an extended version of the interview or watch an All Songs Considered presentation on Bowie's new song, "Slow Burn."

Johansen, a pioneer in punk music who found solo success under the moniker Buster Poindexter, died on Friday. His family announced last month that he had been in treatment for advanced stage cancer.

Scott talks with Larry David, the co-creator of Seinfeld, who now has his own show on HBO called Curb Your Enthusiasm. On it he plays a man named Larry David who co-created Seinfeld and now needs something new to do with his life. Mr. David says it is NOT a documentary -- honest.

Countertenor David Daniels is performing in the title role of Rinaldo at the New York City Opera. He's making quite a name for himself, as all of the performances have been sold out. David D'Arcy has a profile.

Host Bob Edwards remembers environmentalist David Brower who died last weekend.

NPR's John Nielsen remembers environmentalist David Brower, who died earlier this week at the age of 88.

Linda talks to Samuel Lewis, Senior Policy Advisor to the Israel Policy Forum, about the peace talks at Camp David between Israel and the Palestinians. They compare today's talks with talks between Israel and Egypt at Camp David in 1979. Lewis was US Ambassador to Israel 1977-1985 and Policy Planning Staff Director for the State Department, 1993-1994.

NPR's Ted Clark reports the Camp David summit ended today without an agreement between the Israelis and Palestinians, but President Clinton said significant progress was made, and both sides remain committed to peace.

NPR's Ted Clark reports the Mideast peace talks continued at Camp David today but without President Clinton who left for a few hours to attend to other matters including a visit to Congress.