Guest Picks: Alex Shimizu

The Leonard Lopate Show | Aug 17, 2010

What is Alex Shimizu listening to? Find out what he revealed to us after his appearance on The Leonard Lopate Show

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

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

Next to Normal

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

What are you listening to right now?

The Temptations, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles

What’s the last great book you read?

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

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

Musicals

If you only had one day left, how would you spend it in New York City?

Go to Central Park and play football with friends.

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