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Sheldon Harnick Biography

Lyricist

Sheldon Harnick is a renowned American lyricist, born on April 30, 1924. His works are known for their profound emotion and innovative lyrical style, contributing numerous classic pieces to the musical theater world.

Willing Scrap

Author:Sheldon Harnick

“A fiddler on the roof. Sounds crazy, no? But here, in our little village of Anatevka, you might say every one of us is a fiddler on the roof trying to scratch out a pleasant, simple tune without breaking his neck. It isn't easy. You may ask 'Why do we stay up there if it's so dangerous?' Well, we stay because Anatevka is our home. And how do we keep our balance? That I can tell you in one word: tradition!”

Ifs Trying Wells May Littles I Can Home Might Asks Easy Sound Simple Crazy Dangerous Balance Tradition Pleasant Necks Tunes Village Roof Scratches One Word Fiddle Fiddlers Fiddler On The Roof

Author:Sheldon Harnick

“I'd heard that Lenny Bruce used a lot of profanity and obscenities in his act, and I was curious.”

Used Heard Curious Profanity Obscenity

Author:Sheldon Harnick

“Love was not something that people married for generally in those days. They married for security. They married for economic reasons, you know, companionship - but not love.”

People Knows Reason Economic Security Married Companionship

Author:Sheldon Harnick

“As far as I remember, there was no actual lyric written to that.At the very beginning of "Fiddler on the Roof," there's a violin solo, an unaccompanied violin solo.”

Remember Written Roof Solo Violin Fiddlers Fiddler On The Roof

Author:Sheldon Harnick

About the Author

Born: April 30, 1924
Known for: Lyricist
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