Status Updates From Finale: Late Conversations ...

DT Max, my man, do not tell Sondheim that you rhymed "vodka" with "babka" and expect him to be impressed. (If you'd bothered to read his books of lyrics, you'd know how he feels about near rhymes.) There are some good Sondheim nuggets in here, but it's a slog getting to them through the author's deliberate ignorance and presumably non-deliberate self-absorption.

All my library books are due at once so I got through both heartstoppers yesterday and am attempting to tackle this one today while it’s also my mom’s birthday party so let’s see how this goes B)

Excellent insight into a personal hero of mine. Taking notes on his recommendations and thought process.