I'm a lazy writer. My idea of heaven is not writing. On the other hand, I'm obviously compulsive about it.
Stephen SondheimFor me it's more fun to find an unexpected moment for a character to sing when you don't expect them to.
Stephen SondheimTake a play that you like but you think is flawed, and see if you can improve it and turn it into a musical. [...] Then make up your own story.
Stephen Sondheim