Michael Friedman was on the Leonard Lopate Show recently, along with Rachel Dratch, to talk about writing the songs for Shakespeare in the Park's musical adaptation of "Love's Labour's Lost." He also told us what his favorite comfort food is. 

What have you read or seen over the past year that moved or surprised you?

         The Designated Mourner by Wallace Shawn

What are you listening to right now?

         The Simpsons theme song

         Theme from "Cape Fear"

What’s the last great book you read?

         Speedboat - Renata Adler

What’s one thing you’re a fan of that people might not expect?

         Law & Order SVU

What’s your favorite comfort food?

         Utz Cheese Curls