Possible Clues:

• Houston, for one
• 'Today' host Lauer
• Abridged book (cut from end) not having brilliant cover
• Bart and Lisa's creator
• Damon of 'The Bourne Identity'
• "It's a Breeze" crooner Monro
• Le Tissier's finish?
• "Ocean's Twelve" cast first name
• "Friends" star LeBlanc
• Lauer or LeBlanc