Marc Shaiman on Bette Midler, Rob Reiner and His New Memoir
Summary
Composer Marc Shaiman's new memoir, "Never Mind the Happy," highlights his long career in film music. He has worked on movies like "Sister Act" and "The American President" but jokes that younger people often don't recognize his contributions until they "Google" him. Shaiman reflects on his collaborations with notable figures like Bette Midler and the late Rob Reiner, who played a significant role in advancing his career.Key Facts
- Marc Shaiman is a composer who has worked on movies like "Sister Act" and "Mary Poppins Returns."
- His new memoir is titled "Never Mind the Happy."
- Shaiman jokes about young actors not recognizing his work until they search for it online.
- He has been nominated for seven Academy Awards.
- Shaiman expressed gratitude for his collaborations with Billy Crystal and Bette Midler.
- Rob Reiner, who recently passed away, played a key role in Shaiman’s film career.
- Shaiman collaborated with Reiner on 20 movies.
- One of Shaiman’s well-known works is "Hairspray."
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