I chose and my world was shaken. So what? The choice may have been mistaken; the choosing was not. You have to move on. |
I need them musically. You figure it out. Figure it out. |
I prefer neurotic people. I like to hear rumblings beneath the surface. |
I was raised to be charming, not sincere. |
It ain't just a question of misunderstood, Deep down inside him, he's no good |
It ain't just a question of misunderstood, Deep down inside him, he's no good |
Merrily We Roll Along |
Musical comedies aren't written, they are rewritten. |
Nice is different than good. |
One difference between poetry and lyrics is that lyrics sort of fade into the background. They fade on the page and live on the stage when set to music. |
Sail Away. |
Sometimes people leave you halfway through the woods. Do not let it grieve you, no one leaves for good |
Sondheim Sings: Volume II (1946-60). |
Stephen Sondheim was there to coach us. It was wonderful. He'd say surprising things: I shouldn't enunciate too fully when I sang 'Not Getting Married Today' from 'Company' because it would throw the rhyme scheme off. Usually you are encouraged to enunciate as clearly as possible. But his tips would make a song more effective. |
The concerts you enjoy together neighbors you annoy together children you destroy together that make marriage a joy |