These New York City streets get colder, I shoulder every burden every disadvantage I've learned to manage. I don't have a gun to brandish. I walk these streets famished.
Lin-Manuel MirandaI had friends who only listened to hip-hop. I had friends who only listened to musicals, and I stood proudly in the middle.
Lin-Manuel MirandaWhen you're dealing with a constant rhythm, no matter how great your lyrics are, if you don't switch it up, people's heads are going to start bobbing. And they're going to stop listening to what you're saying, so consistently keep the ear fresh and keep the audience surprised.
Lin-Manuel Miranda