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