Guest Picks: Jonathan Dixon

The Leonard Lopate Show | Jun 1, 2011

Find out what chef Jonathan Dixon says he's thoroughly ashamed of, and other fun facts after a recent interview on The Leonard Lopate Show.

What have you read or seen lately over the past year (book, play, film, etc.) that moved or surprised you?

The Looming Tower by Lawrence Wright, which accomplished the humanization of Al Qaeda.

What are you listening to right now?

Damaged – Black Flag

Master of Reality – Black Sabbath

Spiritual Unity – Albert Ayler           

What’s the last great book you read?

Fiskadoro – Denis Johnson (a re-reading)

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

Popeye’s Fried Chicken, a bi-annual indulgence. And, yes, I’m thoroughly ashamed.

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