Yoga No Smoke

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Yoga no smoge is a book of weird spiritual practices and behaviours. It was inspired by the idea that husbands whose wives are doing yoga, they need an excuse not to do yoga. 'It's exactly right for people like me who don't exercise as much as they should,' says author David Walliams.

Larry Grobel is a writer and interviewer who has interviewed every big name in Hollywood from Robert de Niro to Nicole Kidman, Al Pacino to Angelina Jolie. In this episode we discuss:- The art of a great interview informed by Larry’ work with the world’s biggest stars- Techniques for building rapport fast to make people feel comfortable and open up - Larry’s principles for great storytelling that he’s used in his writing & interviewing

We also talk about Larry’s 10 days on Marlon Brando’s private island, his close 30 year friendship with Al Pacino and his controversial interview with former Indiana basketball coach Bob Knight.