Leonard Lopate has interviewed some amazing people over his thirty years at WNYC, in the studio and the Greene Space, and 5 years ago we celebrated his 25th Anniversary with a roast. Here we look back on some great memories with Leonard.

Chuck Close, Leonard Lopate, and Michael Lomonaco at Leonard's 25th Anniversary Roast

(William Neumann Photography)

Rosie Perez and Leonard Lopate, Leonard's 25th Anniversary Roast

(William Neumann Photography)

Andy Borowitz and Leonard Lopate, Leonard's 25th Anniversary Roast

(William Neumann Photography)

Leonard Lopate, Laughing at his 25th Anniversary Roast

(William Neumann Photography)

Martha Plimpton, Executive Producer Melissa Eagan, and Andy Borowitz

(William Neumann Photography)

Leonard Lopate and Jason Moran

(William Neumann Photography)

Leonard meets some fans

(William Neumann Photography)

Leonard and chef Bill Telepan, the Fourth Annual Lopate and Locavores, September 2013

(Courtesy of the Greene Space)

Leonard Lopate with Sarah Jessica Parker, 2005

(Melissa Eagan)

Leonard Lopate with former president Jimmy Carter, 2004

(Melissa Eagan)

Joan Didon and Leonard Lopate in 1996

(Courtesy of The Leonard Lopate Show)

Behind the scenes at New York and Company, 1993

(Courtesy of WNYC)

Leonard Lopate at 16

(Courtesy of Leonard Lopate)

Leonard Lopate at age 2, Brooklyn NY

(Courtesy of Leonard Lopate)