Guest Picks: Rose Byrne

The Leonard Lopate Show | Apr 23, 2015

On April 21, actress Rose Byrne spoke with Leonard about her new film, "Adult Beginners," alongside co-star Nick Kroll and director Ross Katz. While visiting our studio, she also took a moment to tell us about some of her favorite foods, books, and plays. Read on to find out what she's a fan of!

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

“Hamilton” at the Public was amazing!

“The First Bad Man”, a novel by Miranda July

The TV show “Transparent”

What are you listening to right now?

George Byrne’s ‘Foreign Water” album

What’s the last great book you read?

“The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P” by Adelle Waldman

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

Genealogy  & “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”

What’s your favorite comfort food?

Vegemite toast

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