Stephen Sondheim Quotes

I took piano lessons when I was 6. I didn't want to go on with it. I don't remember being moved by a piece of music.

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• I took piano lessons when I was 6. I didn't want to go on with it. I don't remember being moved by a piece of music.

  

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  • Pieces