Stephen Sondheim's Quote - One difference between poetry and lyrics is that lyrics sort of fa

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One difference between poetry and lyrics is that lyrics sort of fa

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. – Stephen Sondheim

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Art, in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos. – Stephen Sondheim

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In the Rodgers and Hammerstein generation, popular hits came out of shows and movies. – Stephen Sondheim

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Im interested in the theater because Im interested in communication with audiences. Otherwise I would be in concert music. – Stephen Sondheim

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