Bruce Springsteen - Ed#748

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Go behind the scenes with Bruce Springsteen: actor Jeremy Allen White tells us all about embodying The Boss in the new biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, revealing his da rkest days. “I knew I was going to be messing with a lot of people’s understanding of Bruce, and that was scary,” Jeremy Allen White tells us. In this edition, we speak with the actor about his latest role, portraying the iconic storyteller Bruce Springsteen in new film Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere. In this rock’n’roll deep dive, we delve into Springsteen’s legacy – from the making of this new movie to why it’s not so easy being The Boss. Plus: Angie McMahon on how Springsteen has been the soundtrack to her life. More highlights in this edition: Award-winning author Tony Birch pens a poignant Letter to My Younger Self, sharing the moment he realised he was a writer and how the women in his life have shaped him. Actor and author Zoe Terakes tells us that ancient Greek mythology has always been queer – and seriously steamy – as captured in their first book, Eros. Writer Murray Middleton reflects on the solidarity he found in other NICU dads while waiting in the intensive care unit to bring his baby home. Pixies drummer David Lovering shares his joy that the iconic band is recording and touring again – and reveals his second life as a magician. Vincent Lim lets us in on his dad’s process for a perfect Special Fried Rice, including saucy Char Siu Pork. Show more