Quote by: Stephen Sondheim

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.


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Author Bio


  • NameStephen Sondheim
  • DescriptionAmerican composer and lyricist
  • AliasesStephen Joshua Sondheim
  • BornMarch 22, 1930
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionComposer; Dramaturge; Songwriter
  • AwardsLaurence Olivier Award; Pulitzer Prize For Drama; National Medal Of Arts; Grammy Trustees Award; Praemium Imperiale