Peter Stone Quotes

#1. Musicals are written and then rewritten. Those things used to happen on the road. Now they are done in New York during preview performances.

Peter Stone

#2. When talking about unicorns, minotaurs, or compassionate conservatives, one does not normally have to prove their non-existence; the mere lack of any evidence is sufficient reason not to believe in any of them.

Peter Stone

#3. This is a revolution, damnit! We're going to have to offend somebody!

Peter Stone

#4. You listen to the audience. The audience is wrong individually and always right collectively. If they don't laugh, it isn't funny. If they cough, it isn't interesting. If they walk out, you are in trouble.

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#5. In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress.

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#6. At early previews, the theater gossips are there, wishing you ill every night. They don't grant you any slack. Agents are in from Hollywood. Your friends are there. People who are going to spread the word-of-mouth. If something doesn't work, everyone will know.

Peter Stone