Oscar Hammerstein II
Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II ( /ˈhæmərstaɪn/; July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was an American librettist, theatrical producer, and (usually uncredited) theatre director of musicals for almost forty years. Hammerstein won eight Tony Awards and two Academy Awards for Best Original Song. Many of his songs are standard repertoire for singers and jazz musicians. He co-wrote 850 songs. Hammerstein was the lyricist and playwright in his partnerships; his collaborators wrote the music. Hammerstein collaborated with composers Jerome Kern, Vincent Youmans, Rudolf Friml and Sigmund Romberg; but his most famous collaboration, by far, was with Richard Rodgers.
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“Fools give you reasons—
Wise men never try.”
—Oscar Hammerstein II (1895–1960)
“The corn is as high as an elephant’s eye.”
—Oscar Hammerstein II (1895–1960)
“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)
“I’m gonna wash that man right out-a my hair.”
—Oscar Hammerstein II (1895–1960)