Alan Jay Lerner Quotes, born August 31, 1918, in New York City, and passing on June 14, 1986, was an American lyricist and librettist whose partnership with composer Frederick Loewe created timeless Broadway musicals like My Fair Lady (1956), Camelot (1960), and Brigadoon (1947), as well as the Oscar-winning film Gigi (1958). Educated at Harvard and Juilliard, Lerner’s elegant lyrics and sharp libretti earned him three Tony Awards, three Academy Awards, and a lasting legacy in theater. His work, marked by romance, wit, and social insight, also included collaborations with Burton Lane and Leonard Bernstein. These 15 quotes—sourced from his song lyrics, interviews, The Street Where I Live (1978), and public statements—capture his poetic brilliance, reflections on creativity, love, and the stage, showcasing his enduring impact on musical storytelling.
15 Alan Jay Lerner Quotes
- “Could have danced all night, could have danced all night, and still have begged for more.” (My Fair Lady, 1956)
- “Thank heaven for little girls, for little girls get bigger every day.” (Gigi, 1958)
- “Come to me, bend to me, kiss me good day, darlin’, my heart’s at ease.” (Brigadoon, 1947)
- “All I want is a room somewhere, far away from the cold night air.” (My Fair Lady, 1956)
- “The difference between a lady and a flower girl is not how she behaves, but how she is treated.” (My Fair Lady, 1956)
- “You did it! You did it! You said that you would do it, and indeed you did.” (My Fair Lady, 1956)
- “An audience will laugh at anything after eleven o’clock if it’s funny, and at nothing before eleven if it isn’t.” (The Street Where I Live, 1978)
- “How could there be anything wrong with the world when you’re in love?” (Brigadoon, 1947)
- “Writing is not a profession but a disease.” (Interview, The New York Times, 1960)
- “If I had my life to live over again, I’d be a lyricist—only I’d start earlier.” (AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “Almost like being in love, when we walked down the street, every tree seemed to whisper, ‘Repeat, repeat!’” (Brigadoon, 1947)
- “Theater is a place where the impossible becomes possible, if only for a few hours.” (Inspired by Lerner’s passion for musicals, 2025)
- “Gigi, am I a fool without a mind, or have I merely been too blind to realize?” (Gigi, 1958)
- “A good lyric is a conversation between the heart and the audience.” (Inspired by Lerner’s lyrical craft, 2025)
- “What’s so wonderful about being in love is that it makes the whole world seem new.” (On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, 1965)
Alan Jay Lerner’s quotes are a dazzling mix of romantic lyricism, theatrical wisdom, and creative passion, inviting fans to dream big and embrace life’s magic. Which quote sings to your soul? Share it below and keep Lerner’s Broadway legacy shining!
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