It was a brilliant idea to have The New York Times create a series of interviews of a wide range of celebrities who were allowed to have “the last word” before those who compose obituaries go to work. The definitive take on great lives, The Last Word is a series of intimate and insightful interviews with notable subjects that are kept confidential until after the subject’s death.

Arnold Palmer offers an excellent case in point. He was interviewed by Matthew Orr on September 25, 2016. His video-interview lasts about nine minutes.

He was one of the most celebrated and charismatic athletes of the 20th century. Arnold Daniel Palmer (September 10, 1929 – September 25, 2016) was an American professional golfer who is generally regarded as one of the greatest and most charismatic players in the sport’s history. Dating back to 1955, he won numerous events on both the PGA Tour and the circuit now known as PGA Tour Champions. Nicknamed The King, he was one of golf’s most popular stars and seen as a trailblazer, the first superstar of the sport’s television age, which began in the 1950s.

Here is a direct link a collection of video-interviews (including Arnold Palmer’s) you’ll be glad you set aside some time to watch.