In 2012 he appeared alongside Danny Devito in Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys at London's Savoy Theatre.

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And so much of a Neil Simon play goes like this: 'That's not a hhhaaaa.

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Their work in movies led to Broadway: A year later, they were asked by producer David Merrick to collaborate with Neil Simon on the musical Promises, Promises.

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As well as Humphreys, other World Cup squad members Neil Doak, Simon Best, Gary Longwell, Tyrone Howe and Paddy Wallace could also be called up for warm-weather training.

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Lyricist Hal David and composer Burt Bacharach began their collaboration together in 1957 after meeting in New York City's legendary Brill Building the home of dozens of music publishers, as well as songwriters such as Carole King, Neil Sedaka and Paul Simon.

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Over the years, celebrities like Neil Diamond, Elton John, Bette Midler, Paul Simon, Billy Crystal and Rod Stewart have all headlined his events.

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Simon Mensing rose above goalkeeper Allan McGregor to meet a Neil corner and his header thumped off the face of the bar from four yards.

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The other two debutants Stephen Ferris and Jamie Heaslip feature in a completely revamped back-row with Simon Easterby looking to make a case for a recall after the heroics of Neil Best in recent weeks.

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