Without question, Steve is the best Broadway lyricist, past or present.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A straightforward assertion ranks Steve as the greatest Broadway lyricist regardless of era.
- In plain terms
- Someone says Steve is the best writer of Broadway songs ever.
- What can you take from it?
- Opinions on artistic greatness vary by generation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we measure artistic excellence?
- Does era matter for great work?
Another view
Subjective rankings depend on personal taste and criteria for greatness.
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