As I write this, I’m looking at the signed CDs, plaques and platinum discs that decorate the walls of my office – a glittering ... to steal a lyric or a melody which, believe me, they did.

He loves melody. He loves books ... She humorously added, 'He's my alarm in the morning! He's not taking no for an answer from anyone. I don't know where he came from, dude.' ...