By the time I get through writing a score, I know the book better than the book writer does, because I've examined every word, and questioned the book writer on every word.

Every day a little death.

I'm interested in the theater because I'm interested in communication with audiences. Otherwise I would be in concert music.

White. A blank page or canvas. So many possibilities.

Musical comedies aren't written, they are rewritten.

Swing your razor wide! Sweeney, hold it to the skies!

Everyone tells tiny lies, what's important really is the size.