The Zen of Tony Bennett

The Leonard Lopate Show | Nov 21, 2012

Legendary singer, artist, and performer Tony Bennett discusses his life, his six-decade career in music, and his new memoir, Life Is a Gift: The Zen of Bennett. He’s won 17 Grammys, sung for 10 presidents, and performed for royalty, never compromising his vision or values. His memoir is a collection of reflections and philosophies from his life and career, stories of friends and family and the essential lessons they’ve taught him.

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