Apart from the fact that the tiny font is as tough to read as some of his songs are to sing, Stephen Sondheim's new book Finishing the Hat is a treasure…maybe, for those interested in the writing of lyrics, the most important book ever published…at least until the next volume emerges. You can order a copy here but that's not what this post is about.
BBC Radio, which does so many things that no radio in this country ever does, is running a series of 15-minute segments in which Mr. Sondheim reads and discusses excerpts from said book. You can listen (and if you're as crafty as some of us, download) from this page. Do not delay because each installment is only available online for a limited time. And if you're grateful for this information, thank Greg Ehrbar, who is usually the first person to tell me about something like this.