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Oscar Hammerstein II

songwriter, librettist, screenwriter, writer, lyricist, record producer, theatrical director

1895 – 1960

Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II was an American lyricist, librettist, theatrical producer, and director in musical theater for nearly 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.

All Quotes by Oscar Hammerstein II

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.

Oscar Hammerstein II

A bell's not a bell 'til you ring it, A song's not a song 'til you sing it, Love in your heart wasn't put there to stay, Love isn't love 'til you give it away!

Oscar Hammerstein II

If you become a teacher, by your pupils you'll be taught.

Oscar Hammerstein II

I hand him a lyric and get out of his way.

Oscar Hammerstein II

You gotta have a dream. If you don't have a dream, how you gonna make a dream come true?

Oscar Hammerstein II

If you become a teacher, by your pupils you'll be taught.

Oscar Hammerstein II