Stephen Sondheim Quotes

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Stephen Sondheim

Profession : Composer

Birth : March 22, 1930

My parents weren't around much, but I assumed everybody's family was the same. I didn't know people had mummies and daddies who would give them milk and cookies after school. I just thought everybody lived on Central Park West and they had a nanny to take care of them.

Stephen Sondheim

Every single song I've ever written is sung by a character created by somebody else. Some might have a jaundiced view of love, some don't. But none of these songs is me singing - not a single one.

Stephen Sondheim

I'm always conscious of what I'm writing, conscious of what the actor may ask me. I have a defense for nearly every line in the song.

Stephen Sondheim

I happen to like movies and plays about dislikeable people as long as I get to know why they are what they are.

Stephen Sondheim

I have inherited my father's sense of humour about myself. It's a lot more pleasant to make fun of yourself than when someone else does.

Stephen Sondheim

I don't find my life that interesting. The shows, maybe. But not me.

Stephen Sondheim

I have, by nature, an analytical mind.

Stephen Sondheim