I feel like collaboration in music has allowed me to grow musically beyond my wildest dreams.
Dave KozBarry Manilow was very special for me. We've had many collaborations since then and all have been equally rewarding and musical. I've learned so much from him. I like being a student around him; observing him in his environment.
Dave KozAlan Menken, for example, is one of my heroes for all of the music he's written for Disney.
Dave KozThe collaboration wish list is huge, very long. It goes from people like Elton John, for whom I have an unbelievable amount of respect, to Snoop Dogg, whom I also respect a great deal.
Dave KozBarry Manilow is a guy who's had a tremendous longevity that few have had in the music business. I'm in awe of what he does.
Dave KozSome of my best friends have written Broadway shows. Allee Willis and Brenda Russell wrote The Color Purple which has been recently revived on Broadway. That to me is such a different hat that you have to wear, but music is music. A Broadway show is something I would love to have the opportunity to do.
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