# The Greatest Sore Winner with Marc Shaiman

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Podcast: [Stages Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stages-podcast-4112538)
Published: 2026-01-26T08:18:00+00:00
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## Resource

Marc Shaiman is an Emmy, Tony, and Grammy Award-winning composer and lyricist for his decades of work on stage and screen, including beloved Broadway hits HAIRSPRAY, SOME LIKE IT HOT, SMASH and acclaimed films When Harry Met Sally, The First Wives Club, Sister Act, Beaches, Sleepless in Seattle, Hocus Pocu s, and many more. In this episode, Marc shares stories from his memoir, Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner, and discusses the power of believing in yourself, showing up, and saying "yes." Order Marc's book The Sweeney Sisters View Stages Podcast on YouTube

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