Welcome to For Your Listening Pleasure. In this episode, I sit down with writer and photographer Bill Hayes, whose memoir Insomniac City profoundly impacted me during a pivotal moment in my life. Bill shares his journey of love, loss, and new beginnings—from losing his longtime partner, Steve, to later falling in love with renowned neurologist Oliver Sacks.

We explore the healing power of nighttime walks, music, and photography and the creative process behind adapting Insomniac City into a screenplay. With five books and a stunning photography collection, Bill’s reflections on resilience, creativity, and embracing change are as moving as they are inspiring. 

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