Marvin Hamlisch Quotes

A collection of quotes by Marvin Hamlisch.

Marvin Hamlisch (1944-2012) was an American composer and conductor known for his contributions to film scores, musical theater, and popular music. He achieved great success, becoming one of only a few individuals to have won all four major American entertainment awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. Hamlisch composed iconic film scores, including "The Way We Were" and "The Sting," and earned critical acclaim for his work on Broadway, most notably for "A Chorus Line." His musical talent and versatility made him one of the most celebrated and decorated composers of the 20th century.

There have been studies that clearly state that children who

There have been studies that clearly state that children who are exposed to arts education at a young age will in fact do markedly better in their SAT tests.

Marvin Hamlisch

Education

You mustn't underestimate an audience's intelligence.

You mustn't underestimate an audience's intelligence.

Marvin Hamlisch

Intelligence

Maybe I'm old-fashioned. But I remember the beauty and thril

Maybe I'm old-fashioned. But I remember the beauty and thrill of being moved by Broadway musicals - particularly the endings of shows.

Marvin Hamlisch

Beauty

I started studying music at the age of five and a half. My o

I started studying music at the age of five and a half. My older sister was taking piano lessons. When her teacher left our apartment, I would get up on the piano bench and start picking out the notes that were part of my sister's lessons.

Marvin Hamlisch

Teacher

I still have great faith in what is good and right in all of

I still have great faith in what is good and right in all of us.

Marvin Hamlisch

Faith