Oscar Hammerstein Quotes


I know the world is filled with troubles and many injustices. But reality is as beautiful as it is ugly. I think it is just as important to sing about beautiful mornings as it is to talk about slums. I just couldn't write anything without hope in it.


Citations

Fordin, Hugh. Getting to Know Him: A Biography of Oscar Hammerstein II. Random House, 1977, p. 231.

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Oscar Hammerstein
Oscar Hammerstein
  • Born: July 12, 1895
  • Died: August 23, 1960
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Librettist, Producer, Director

Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II was an American lyricist, librettist, theatrical producer, and (usually uncredited) director in the musical theater for almost 40 years. He won eight Tony Awards and two Academy Awards for Best Original Song. Many of his songs are standard repertoire for vocalists and jazz musicians. He co-wrote 850 songs.