Andrew Lloyd Webber Quotes

A collection of quotes by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Andrew Lloyd Webber is a prominent English composer and impresario, known for his remarkable contributions to musical theater. Born on March 22, 1948, in London, England, he displayed his musical talent from a young age and quickly gained recognition for his exceptional skills. Lloyd Webber's breakthrough came in the early 1970s with the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar," which earned him critical acclaim and international success.

Throughout his career, Lloyd Webber has composed numerous hit musicals that have captivated audiences worldwide. Some of his most famous works include "Evita," "Cats," "The Phantom of the Opera," and "School of Rock." His compositions often blend different musical styles, ranging from classical to pop, and his catchy melodies, memorable lyrics, and dramatic storytelling have made him one of the most successful composers in the history of musical theater.

Lloyd Webber's contributions to the arts have been widely recognized and honored with numerous awards, including several Tony Awards, an Academy Award, and multiple Grammy Awards. He has also been a prominent figure in the development of West End theaters and is a co-owner of the theatrical company Really Useful Group.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's enduring impact on musical theater is indisputable. With his innovative compositions and ability to captivate audiences, he has solidified his place as one of the most influential and celebrated figures in the realm of musical entertainment.

I mean I don't really think about it. You know, do you know

I mean I don't really think about it. You know, do you know what I often say to myself? I think you're very lucky in life if you know what you want to do.

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Life

Well we'd just seen Gerry. I think he wanted somebody who ha

Well we'd just seen Gerry. I think he wanted somebody who had that authority and was handsome. The thing is, he's a big hunk isn't he? All I can say, if you look at his chat line, or the Phantom website, it's quite worrying. Because the girls really seem to love him.

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Love

Here's the truth. The proposed top rate of income tax is not

Here's the truth. The proposed top rate of income tax is not 50 per cent. It is 50 per cent plus 1.5 per cent national insurance paid by employees plus 13.3 per cent paid by employers. That's not 50 per cent. Two years from now, Britain will have the highest tax rate on earned income of any developed country.

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Truth

I'm going to take the kids away over Christmas but I don't,

I'm going to take the kids away over Christmas but I don't, I've written 14 musicals now, I don't want to rush into doing something just for the sake of doing it. I want to do it when I find a story.

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Christmas

I think the thing's that perhaps sad really is that younger

I think the thing's that perhaps sad really is that younger people haven't come in and I think it must have been absolutely fantastic to have worked in the 50's when you had all of the great Broadway composers and when West Side Story didn't win the Tony Award.

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Sad

I guess we've had a very close relationship because I don't

I guess we've had a very close relationship because I don't pretend to know about cinema and I think I do know a bit about theatre but he does, he respected that and so we really just had a collaboration which went completely like this.

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Relationship