Quotes


 
 

People have said some really nice things about me…

 
 

“Susan DiLallo’s book [is] high-spirited and snark free…the script is a hoot.”

– The New York Times

“Susan DiLallo’s libretto is as bright and clever as that for Mel Brooks’ 2001 hit ‘The Producers.’”

– Simply-Showbiz.com

“DiLallo's book keeps the constantly shuffling subplots on cue…You'll remember why you fell in love with musicals in the first place.”

– Backstage

…but my favorite quotes don’t involve the critics.

 

On collaboration

“Bring ideas in and entertain them royally, for one of them may be the king.” 

– Mark Van Doren

 

On writing

“If it sounds like writing, re-write it.”

– Elmore Leonard

 
 

On life

“Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.”

– Mary Oliver

 

More on writing

“If you want to see your plays performed the way you wrote them, become President."

– Václav Havel

 

Best advice for anyone, ever

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”

Wayne Gretzky