The Sanest Guy in the Room: A Life in Lyrics

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The Sanest Guy in the Room by Don Black: Episode 3

The Sanest Guy in the Room by Don Black

Episode 3

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Don Black talks about the pain of writing lyrics for musicals.

Don Black talks about the pain of writing lyrics for musicals and how he once collaborated with Robbie Williams.

A warm and wonderfully moving memoir from the legendary songwriter and creative force behind some of the twentieth century’s biggest hits. Black shares the stories behind some of his most iconic numbers, as well as delightful anecdotes of his collaboration with the industry’s brightest stars. The Sanest Guy in the Room is a celebration of a life in music and a touching tribute to Black’s ultimate inspiration, his wife Shirley.

Read by Don Black
Abridged by Polly Coles
Produced by Clive Brill

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