"Oscar Hammerstein was a surrogate father during all those many days, and weeks and months when I didn't see my own father"
- Stephen Sondheim
About this Quote
This quote by Stephen Sondheim speaks with the effect that Oscar Hammerstein had on his life. It is clear that Sondheim had a stretched relationship with his own father, and that Hammerstein filled a space in his life. Hammerstein gave guidance and support for Sondheim throughout the times when his own daddy was missing. Hammerstein was a daddy figure to Sondheim, supplying him with the love and attention that he was not receiving from his own father. Hammerstein was there for Sondheim during the long periods of time when his own father was not present. Hammerstein was a surrogate father to Sondheim, and his existence in Sondheim's life was vital. Hammerstein's influence on Sondheim's life was extensive, and his impact will never be forgotten.
This quote is written / told by Stephen Sondheim somewhere between March 22, 1930 and today. He/she was a famous Composer from USA.
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