the villagers are requesting us to demine, because the people are afraid of mines. fferent from than in the war. i have cleared thousands of mines. i want cambodia to be safe. >> larry: you can vote for any of our top ten heroes to be the 2010 hero of the year. you might even meet them, win a trip to l.a., see "cnn heroes, an all-star tribute" thanksgiving night. back with our remaining moments with janet jackson after this. ♪ >> larry: you were on the finale of "american idol." >> yes. >> larry: earlier with my dear friend ryan seacrest. >> yes. >> larry: what do you think of that show and the impact it's had object the industry. >> it's a wonderful outlet finding fresh talent, new talent. and it's fun to watch. because i work like crazy, i mean, i watch here and there, but i enjoy it. when i do watch, i always enjoy it. >> larry: i'm told i knew this lady, great lady, that you'd like to do a film, "the life of eartha kitt." there was no one like her. >> i had the opportunity of getting to know her, and just before she passed we were getting to know one another. and