Oscar Hammerstein

Oscar Hammerstein may refer to:

  • Oscar Hammerstein I (1847–1919), cigar manufacturer, opera impresario and theatre builder
  • Oscar Hammerstein II (1895–1960), Broadway lyricist, songwriting partner of Jerome Kern and Richard Rodgers

Famous quotes containing the words oscar hammerstein, oscar and/or hammerstein:

    “You’re his girl and he’s your feller
    And all the rest is “talk.””
    —Oscar Hammerstein II (1895–1960)

    “Mr. Edward Carson, QC: Do you drink champagne yourself?
    Mr. Oscar Wilde: Yes; iced champagne is a favourite drink of mine—strongly against my doctor’s orders.
    Mr. Edward Carson, QC: Never mind your doctor’s orders, sir!
    Mr. Oscar Wilde: I never do.”
    —Oscar Wilde (1854–1900)

    “And she’s broad where a broad should be broad.”
    —Oscar Hammerstein II (1895–1960)