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Andrew McCarthy
Andrew McCarthy is the star of Pretty in Pink and St. Elmo's Fire, and a New York Times bestselling author.
We sit down for a candid conversation about friendship, identity, and reinvention.
Over the last decade, McCarthy has carved out a second act as a deeply introspective writer. His latest book, Who Needs Friends, documents a 10,000-mile solo road trip across America, where he spoke with strangers—from cowboys to cops—to explore the often unspoken realities of male friendship.
The conversation dives into why men struggle with vulnerability, how friendships evolve (or fade) over time, and…
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