“One difference between poetry and lyrics is that lyrics sort of fade i...” — Stephen Sondheim Quote

“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.”

“I don't listen to recordings of my songs. I don't avoid it, I just don't go out of my way to do it.”

“Every single song I've ever written is sung by a character created by somebody else. Some might have a jaundiced view of love, some don't. But none of these songs is me singing - not a single one.”

“Wherever we go we do harm, forgiving”

“Resist much, obey little.”

“HIS chosen comrades thought at school”