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Stephen Sondheim, an American composer, was born on March 22, 1930. Renowned for his exceptional contributions to the musical theater genre, Sondheim's works are characterized by complex melodies, profound lyrics, and innovative narrative structures. His musicals, including 'West Side Story,' 'Company,' 'Follies,' and 'Sweeney Todd,' have had a profound impact not only in the United States but also globally.

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Famous Stephen Sondheim Quotes

“Any moment, big or small, Is a moment, after all. Seize the moment, skies may fall Any moment.”

May Moments Bigs Fall Sky Seize The Moment

Book:Into the Woods

Source: Into the Woods

“I chose and my world was shaken. So what? The choice may have been mistaken; the choosing was not. You have to move on.”

World Inspirational May Has Beens Moving Choices Mistake Moving On Mistaken

Book:Wordplays 5: An Anthology of New American Drama

Source: Wordplays 5: An Anthology of New American Drama

“Sometimes people leave you halfway through the wood. Others may decieve you - you decide what's good. You decide alone, but no one is alone. People make mistakes. Fathers, mothers, people make mistakes, holding to their own, thinking they're alone. Honor their mistakes. Fight for their mistakes. Witches can be right. Giants can be good. You decide what's right. You decide what's good.”

People Thinking May Sometimes Mother Fighting Father Mistake Honor Woods Be Good Giants Making Mistakes Witch Halfway Father Mother People Make Mistakes

Author:Stephen Sondheim

“Sometimes people leave you Halfway through the wood Others may decieve you You decide what's good You decide alone But no one is alone”

People May Sometimes Woods Halfway

Book:Into the Woods

Source: Into the Woods

“Careful the spell you cast, not just on children. Sometimes the spell may last Past what you can see And turn against you... Careful the tale you tell. That is the spell.”

May Children Sometimes Lasts Past Turns Justice Casts Careful Tales Spells

Author:Stephen Sondheim

“You may know what you need, but to get what you want, better see that you keep what you have.”

Knows Want Needs May What You Want

Author:Stephen Sondheim