Writer Caryl Phillips was on the Leonard Lopate Show recently to discuss how the migration experience has changed over the last 10 years, and he also revealed his obsession with soccer (and possibly gummy bears).

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

             Visited the Museum to the Vietnam War in Saigon (in July). “War…what is it good for…”

 What are you listening to right now?

             Chuck Mangione

What’s the last great book you read?

            Somebody’s Husband, Somebody’s Son by Gordon Burn, about the Yorkshire Ripper (serial killer).

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

            Soccer (obsessed).

What’s your favorite comfort food?

             Gummy bears.