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"A man cant turn tail and run just because a little personal risk is involved. What did Shakespeare say? Cowards die a thousand deaths, the brave man... only 500?"
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The Music Man
The Music Man is a musical with book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey. The plot concerns con man Harold Hill, who poses as a boys' band organizer and leader. He sells band instruments and uniforms to naïve Midwestern townsfolk, promising to train the members of the new band. Harold is no musician, however, and plans to skip town without giving
"A man cant turn tail and run just because a little personal risk is involved. What did Shakespeare say? Cowards die a thousand deaths, the brave man... only 500?"
"Mayor Shinn: I cant believe I almost missed this opportunity!" [Short Pause] Wait a minute... I havent got any son!"
"You pile up enough tomorrows, and youll find youre left with nothing but a lot of empty yesterdays. I dont know about you, but Id like to make today worth remembering."
"Never allow the demands of tomorrow to interfere with the pleasure and excitement of today."
"It means, that America has finally produced a genius who can play the minute waltz in 50 seconds!"
"Zaneeta Shinn: Its Capulets like you that make blood in the market place! Ye Gawds!"
"Mayor Shinn: You watch your phraseology!"