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Stephen Sondheim told me that Oscar Hammerstein believed everything that he wrote. So theres great truth in the songs, a
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"Stephen Sondheim told me that Oscar Hammerstein believed everything that he wrote. So there's great truth in the songs, and that's what was so wonderful to find"

- Bernadette Peters

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This quote by Bernadette Peters speaks with the power of Oscar Hammerstein's songwriting. Stephen Sondheim, a popular composer and lyricist, told Peters that Hammerstein thought in the reality of his own words. This recommends that Hammerstein's songs were not simply crafted for home entertainment, but to communicate a much deeper message. This is what Peters found so terrific about Hammerstein's work - that it was not just pleasurable to listen to, however likewise significant. Hammerstein's songs have the power to move individuals and to make them think. His lyrics are ageless and have the ability to speak with people of any ages and backgrounds. Hammerstein's tunes are a testimony to the power of music and the impact it can have on our lives.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Bernadette Peters somewhere between February 28, 1948 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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