Sondheim was wise to not have that printed, as he is correct. Nobody was really interested in his political opinions. He was a lifelong democrat, obviously, but that party is not the same as it was. And Obama was happy to go blow things up in the Middle East as well, so...also, sorry, 'stateist" would be more accurate than "fascist".
It’s interesting, and kind of lovely and speaks well of the man, how Gussow maintained fairly good relationships with certain artists he reviewed. His Albee book is very good, though with Albee’s passing, I hope a complete and definitive biography is written someday.
1:10:52 Sondheim goes OFF and I love it
Sondheim was wise to not have that printed, as he is correct. Nobody was really interested in his political opinions. He was a lifelong democrat, obviously, but that party is not the same as it was. And Obama was happy to go blow things up in the Middle East as well, so...also, sorry, 'stateist" would be more accurate than "fascist".
I could listen to Stephen all day - he's just that fascinating. ZT'l
I always treasure your interview posts! Happy birthday, Mr. Sondheim!
And I have more to post so keep following. 😘
Happy birthday, Steve!!
Great interview. And happy birthday, Stephen Sondheim.
It’s interesting, and kind of lovely and speaks well of the man, how Gussow maintained fairly good relationships with certain artists he reviewed. His Albee book is very good, though with Albee’s passing, I hope a complete and definitive biography is written someday.