Stephen Schwartz

Composer

Stephen Schwartz is a renowned composer and lyricist known for his influential works like 'Wicked' and 'Godspell', exploring themes of love and identity.

Born
June 30, 1948
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About Stephen Schwartz

Stephen Schwartz — Life and Legacy

Stephen Schwartz is a prominent American composer and lyricist celebrated for his contributions to musical theater, particularly through works like 'Wicked' and 'Pippin'. His ability to weave complex emotional narratives into song has made him a significant figure in the industry. Schwartz's core philosophy revolves around the exploration of love and identity, often challenging societal norms through his characters. For instance, in 'Wicked', the line 'Defying gravity' encapsulates the struggle for self-acceptance and the courage to break free from societal constraints. This reflects his belief in the transformative power of love and the importance of embracing one's true self. Schwartz's quotes resonate deeply with audiences, as they articulate universal human experiences and emotions. His work continues to impact the theater landscape, encouraging individuals to reflect on their own identities and relationships.

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"So if you care to find me/ Look to the western sky/ As someone told me lately/ Everyone deserves the chance to fly!/ And if I'm flying solo/ At least I'm flying free/ Tell those who'd ground me/ Take a message back from me/ Tell them how I am defying gravity!/ I'm flying high defying gravity/ And soon I'll match them in renown./ And nobody in all of Oz/ No Wizard that there is or was/ Is ever gonna bring me down!/"

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"I'm through accepting limits ''cause someone says they're so Some things I cannot change But till I try, I'll never know! Too long I've been afraid of Losing love I guess I've lost Well, if that's love It comes at much too high a cost!"

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"I believe if I refuse to grow old, I can stay young 'til I die."

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"I've heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason Bringing something we must learn And we are led to those who help us most to grow If we let them and we help them in return."

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"Often we treat certain aspects of ourselves as junk, having no value. We try to throw parts of ourselves in the garbage. But a human being is an ecosystem, and everything in that system is of value to the whole."

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"I have learned that human beings are not searching for philosophies, even though it may seem that way sometimes. We are searching for something we can trust. And when we find ourselves in the midst of change, the philosophies are like a broken crutch. They do not hold us up. What supports us is a force, an energy, a vortex of love that expresses through us as warmth, creativity, service, and compassion."

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"Don't wish. Don't Start. Wishing only wounds the heart."

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"....Everyone deserves a chance to fly!"

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"So much of me is made of what I learned from you; you'll be with me like a handprint on my heart and now whatever way our stories end I know you have re-written mine by being my friend"

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"When hard times come, the greatest danger does not necessarily lie in the circumstances we face, but rather in the way we treat ourselves at the time. Nothing is more dangerous than self-hate. Nothing makes it more difficult to heal or to find the grace of peace than self-attack and the agony of self-doubt."

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"Excuse me, there's no pretense here. I happen to be genuinely self-absorbed and deeply shallow."

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"And Goodness knows The Wicked's lives are lonely Goodness knows The Wicked die alone"

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"Cause getting your dreams It's strange, but it seems A little -- well -- complicated There's a kind of a sort of : cost There's a couple of things get : lost There are bridges you cross You didn't know you crossed Until you've crossed."

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"What we do in our lives is what gives us contentment and serenity and makes us feel like we are doing some kind of contribution."

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