Ric Ocasek, songwriter, poet, producer, and founding member of The Cars, shared his guest picks with us when he came by to talk about his new book, Lyrics & Prose.

What have you read or seen lately (book, play, film, etc.) that moved or surprised you?

         A concert at Laguardia High School

 
What are you listening to right now?

          Lana Del Rey

What’s the last great book you read?

          Patti Smith's book, Just Kids

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

         I like The Carpenters.

 
What’s your favorite comfort food?

          British candy