Life of Brian: "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life"

Here are the lyrics and the mp3 file from the closing number from Monty Python's Life of Brian: "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life." It's a catchy little tune suitable for any crucifixion.

L.A. Times: Dido

A profile of the singer Dido Armstrong appears in the Nov. 18 Los Angeles Times:

Dido picks up sticks, lays down her own groove

I consider her a two-hit wonder ("White Flag" and "Thank You"), and I'm not a fan of her other songs, but her style is interesting.

Paul Simon, Songwriter

This short interview with Paul Simon appears in today's USA Today...

'Lyrics' captures Paul Simon's career

Also, some background anecdotes about some of his most famous songs...

Paul Simon takes a lyrical journey

He is my ideal songwriter, the sort I would like to be.

Notice that he doesn't seem to care whether he makes any money, at least at this point in his life. He just wants to write great songs!