Guest Picks: Steve-O

The Leonard Lopate Show | Jun 9, 2011

Find out what "Jackass" stuntman Steve-O has been reading and watching lately!

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

A documentary called “Forks Over Knives” shich explains how a whole-food plant-based diet can prevent and reverse most degenerative diseases.

What are you listening to right now?

I keep my iPod on shuffle most of the time, but I’m most into Cirque du Soleil soundtracks.

What’s the last great book you read?

I read a book called “Ishmael” [by Daniel Quinn] that changed the way I look at the world – really amazing book.

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

Strictly vegan diet/lifestyle

What’s your favorite comfort food?

Bananas!

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