MANILA, Philippines?I love romance novels by Judith McNaught. It?s because I?m such a hopeless romantic. My all-time favorite is ?Paradise.? Now I?m reading ?Almost Heaven.? How I wish they turn her books into movies. When I?m on the set, between takes, I read her books. Some of the songs I?ve written were inspired by her stories. When I have to do dramatic scenes, I also try to recall passages in her novels. I enjoy reading because it enriches your imagination, which is important in my line of work?especially now that I am working on my second album with Sony-BMG.

Bayani San Diego Jr.