Michael McDonald & Paul Reiser - Book Out Now!

Naked Lunch

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Arts, Society & Culture, Tv & Film

4.9 • 806 Ratings

🗓️ 21 May 2024

⏱️ 77 minutes

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Summary

Order "What a Fool Believes", out now!

Phil and David are thrilled to welcome not one but a dynamic duo of iconic friends -- legendary singer-songwriter and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Michael McDonald and comedian, actor, writer and author Paul Reiser who have co-written Michael's brilliant new book "What a Fool Believes: A Memoir" which is being released May 21, 2024 on Dey Street Books/HarperCollins. Michael and Paul share the story of their surprising collaboration, along with great stories about Michael's life, his extraordinary experiences with Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers and as a solo artist. Featuring special guest questions from Jimmy Jam and Emm Gryner. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

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0:00.0	Phil, guess what book is out? Oh, I know. I know. This is the Michael McDonald-Paul
0:08.0	Riser opus. What a fool believes, a memoir, a book that we had on and featured the two guys
0:16.2	who wrote it. It's out and it's brilliant. And Phil, have you read it yet?
0:22.5	I haven't yet because you had the only copy that was sent. The library wouldn't get it for me?
0:29.2	But it's out now and there's two things. First, I'm going to learn how to read and then I'm
0:33.8	going to read that book. Well, this is no joke, no fooling around, one of my favorite books in years.
0:40.1	I think it's a truly great music book.
0:43.2	And between the two of them, and Michael McDonald gets full credit from Paul Reiser,
0:49.2	the two of them have made one of the books of the year.
0:51.8	So please, it's out today.
1:00.4	Go by What a Fool Believes, a memoir by Michael McDonald with Paul Reiser.
1:01.5	What a nice collab.
1:14.6	Let's spill the beans, chew the fat, food for thought and jokes on tap, talking with our mouths full having fun.
1:18.6	A piece of cake and humble pie, serving up a slice of live and leave the dressing on the side it's naked lunch
1:30.3	Clothing optional He came from somewhere back in her long ago.
1:54.0	He said a better fool, don't see, trying hard to recreate what had yet to be created.
2:02.6	Once in her life, she musters a smile for his nostalgic tears.
2:09.6	I'm going to be right. I'm going to be honest. I couldn't love you both more.
2:15.6	Uh-huh.
2:16.6	Paul, but you're busy.
2:18.4	You're a beautiful seamstress. That's where I know you.
2:22.2	For the band?
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