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Well, the musicals give emphasis to love, longing, melancholy, sadness. All of that is always there
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"Well, the musicals give emphasis to love, longing, melancholy, sadness. All of that is always there"

- Ismail Merchant

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This quote by Ismail Merchant speaks with the power of musicals to convey feeling. He suggests that musicals are a powerful medium for revealing love, yearning, melancholy, and sadness. These feelings are often hard to express in words, but musicals can capture them in a manner that is both effective and moving. By stressing these feelings, musicals can help us to much better understand and appreciate them. They can also provide a cathartic release for those who are dealing with these emotions. Musical theatre can be an effective tool for revealing and exploring our emotions, and Ismail Merchant's quote speaks with the power of musicals to do simply that.

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India Flag This quote is written / told by Ismail Merchant between December 25, 1936 and May 25, 2005. He/she was a famous Producer from India. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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