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“Often we treat certain aspects of ourselves as junk, having no value. We try to throw parts of ourselves in the garbage. But a human being is an ecosystem, and everything in that system is of value to the whole.”

Quote by Stephen Schwartz

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Stephen Schwartz

Stephen Schwartz is a renowned lyricist, best known for his exceptional contributions to the musical theater genre. Born on March 6, 1948, he has created numerous popular musicals since the 1970s, including 'The Sound of Music', 'Wicked', and 'Pippin'. more

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