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Les Misérables lyricist Herbert Kretzmer dies aged 95

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Song-writer behind Les Misérables the musical dies aged 95: Tributes pour in to Herbert Kretzmer who wrote world-famous words for stage show while working as Daily Mail’s TV critic Herbert Kretzmer, best known for his English-language adaptation of Les Misérables, has died aged 95 The award-winning lyricist and journalist wrote weekly songs for the BBC’s That Was … Read more

Bond lyricist Don Black on why he’s protective of Andrew Lloyd Webber

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He is the laser-sharp lyricist behind James Bond’s most stirring theme songs, the man with the Midas touch. The Oscar-winning writer was responsible for five 007 classics: Thunderball, Diamonds Are Forever, The Man With The Golden Gun, Surrender from Tomorrow Never Dies and The World Is Not Enough. Such is Black’s standing in Hollywood that … Read more