Keyboardist and composer Paul Shaffer began his musical career in Toronto stage shows in 1972, moving from there to Broadway. Fellow composer Howard Shore…more
Paul Shaffer: That sociology degree that I got from the University of Toronto actually comes in handy. You have to be able to deal with people--as a band leader--a lot of it is dealing with people.
Paul Shaffer: It was in Toronto in the early seventies that I developed a credo that has come in handy when, at critical times in my life, confusion threatened to cancel clarity: "What I do best is simply play songs I love."
Paul: Before I moved to Bristol, I would have to drive a long distance to get to meetings. I was so excited when I came here and found out that there was a meetinghouse here.