Former Yankees pitcher Jim Abbott was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss his career and pitching his 1993 no-hitter, despite having been born without a right hand. He also revealed that he's a fan of Downton Abbey. Find out what else Jim Abbott's been listening to and reading.

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

        Bruce Springsteen's "My City of Ruins" and "Racing in the Street"



What are you listening to right now?

       Ray LaMontagne, Lucinda Williams, Amos Lee



What's the last great book you read?

       Hilary Mantel's "A Place of Greater Safety"



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

        Downton Abbey