Michael Grades weirdly jocular yet aggressive interview with Bacharach overwhelmed the thoughtful and gracious musicianHere’s a game to while away any semi-mournful hours you’re having. Maybe you’re half-crop,or maybe out the other side and slightly hungover. Maybe you’re just awake at 4am for no reason. No matter. Settle yourself in for a few rounds of Who’s Got the Best Life? Two rules they have to be celebrated (otherwise it’s boring for other people) and they have to be alive (otherwise it’s always Frank Sinatra). Is it Judi Dench? Helen Mirren? Alan Bennett? Joanna Lumley? Mary Berry? Talented, loved, and respected,successful, enduring – not a bad package. Or would you need a sprint more glamour? Joan Collins – she may well have the best life. George Clooney? Jon Hamm? comedian and dramatic chops, and synonymous with handsomeness and suavity but,crucially, never in Dynasty. Related: Burt Bacharach: Marlene Dietrich’s music sucked! But I liked her Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com