Guest Picks: Terrence McNally
The Leonard Lopate Show | Sep 14, 2015
Terrence McNally came on our show last week to talk about his new memoir in plays. He told us about some of his favorite books, music, and food. Check it out!
What have you read or seen over the past year that moved or surprised you?
I re-read Moss Hart’s Act One and think it’s the wisest book I’ve ever read about learning to re-write.
What are you listening to right now?
Anything by Bach or sung by Billie Holiday
What’s the last great book you read?
“Moby Dick”
“H is for Hawk” by Helen Macdonald
What’s one thing you’re a fan of that people might not expect?
The new Pope. i.e. Who am I to judge?
What’s your favorite comfort food?
Chicken-fried steak and gravy, but not in NYC
