Terry Gross interviews A-listers all the time. But when stars come on her show, more often than not, they're the ones who end up gushing about her:
- Drew Barrymore:"Thank you, Miss Terry Gross -- someone I listen to on a regular basis. I can't believe I have the privilege of being on your program."
- Justin Timberlake: "I am such a fan. I was so excited to be on the show."
- Jimmy Fallon: "I'm a big fan. Thank you so much for having me on."
- Stephen Colbert: "Thanks for having me on. It's always fun."
Given Gross' cult-like following among interviewees and NPR listeners alike, it was only a matter of time before the Fresh Air host got her own anthem.
The folks behind the pro-public broadcasting movement Million Puppet March commissioned the rock band Casual Young Italians to pen a ditty singing the praises of public radio's grande dame.
The result was Terry (A Love Song for Terry Gross):
To download the song for $2.25, click here. Just don't play it too loudly.
