Guest Picks: Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 15, 2015

On March 31, Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy were on our show to talk about starring in the new Broadway production of “Skylight,” along with playwright David Hare. We found out the two co-stars don't only share the stage, they also share a love of Marmite... although slightly disagree on its best vehicle. Read on to find out what else they're fans of!

Carey Mulligan

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

“Constellations” on Broadway with Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Wilson

What are you listening to right now?

Monterey by the Milk Carton Kids – excited for their new album.

What’s the last great book you read?

Stags Leap by Sharon Olds

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

Nashville

What’s your favorite comfort food?

Marmite on crumpets.

Bill Nighy

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

“Night and Day” Virginia Woolf.

What are you listening to right now?

Mary J. Blige

Ray Charles Piano

John Martyn

John Lee Hooker/Van Morrison

What’s the last great book you read?

“To The Lighthouse” V. Woolf.

“Parade’s End” Ford Maddox Ford

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

I dream of tap dancing.

What’s your favorite comfort food?

Marmite on toast

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