“I firmly believe lyrics have to breathe and give the audience's ear a chance to understand what's going on. Particularly in the theater, where you have costume, story, acting, orchestra.Quote by Stephen SondheimTopics: Quotes about Stephen SondheimShare on:FacebookPinterestWhatsApp
If people have split views about your work, I think it's flattering. I'd rather have...#Stephen Sondheim
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