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Quote by Alan Jay Lerner

“Pleasure without joy is as hollow as passion without tenderness.”

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Alan Jay Lerner was an American lyricist, born on August 31, 1918, and passed away on June 14, 1986. Known for his significant contributions to the musical theater genre, Lerner collaborated with artists such as Fred Astaire and Richard Rodgers to create several classic musicals. more

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