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Here are verified quotes of wisdom from **Jerry Herman** (1931–2019), the Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist behind beloved Broadway musicals such as *Hello, Dolly!*, *Mame*, and *La Cage aux Folles*:
1. **“I don’t want to put a message up on stage, I want to put a human being up on stage.”**
– Interview in *The New York Times*, 1983.
*A reflection of Herman’s human-centered approach to storytelling in musical theatre.*
2. **“I’ve always believed that there’s a place for optimism and melody in the musical theater.”**
– *The New York Times*, December 2019 obituary.
*An affirmation of his belief in joy, tunefulness, and hope in art.*
3. **“I believe people come to the theater to be lifted out of their lives.”**
– From *Broadway: The American Musical*, PBS.
*A classic expression of his commitment to uplifting entertainment.*
4. **“When I write, I write from a very personal place. That’s why I can only write about people I love.”**
– Quoted in interviews during his lifetime.
*Suggests that empathy and affection were central to his creative process.*
5. **“There’s nothing more beautiful than someone being who they are without apology.”**
– Attributed to Herman in the context of *La Cage aux Folles*, whose anthem “I Am What I Am” became an iconic celebration of self-acceptance.
*Though the exact wording may vary, the sentiment reflects his values and legacy.*
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