Grudges

So, too, do we learn much about Mr. Sondheim from what he refers to in the subtitle of "Finishing the Hat" as his "Attendant Comments, Principles, Heresies, Grudges, Whines and Anecdotes."

Head of the Nice Guys Club Terry Teachout 2011

Grudges are nursed like precious and ailing infants over centuries.

Etched in Bone Adrian Phoenix 2011

Grudges are nursed like precious and ailing infants over centuries.

Etched in Bone Adrian Phoenix 2011

In the "attendant Comments, Principles, Heresies, Grudges, Whines and Anecdotes" of the book's subtitle, Sondheim is generous yet clear-eyed about his mentor.

Finishing the Hat: The Collected Lyrics of Stephen Sondheim by Stephen Sondheim – review David Benedict 2010

My guest is Stephen Sondheim, and he has a new book called "Finishing the Hat: Collected Lyrics (1954-1981) with Attendant Comments, Principles, Heresies, Grudges, Whines and Anecdotes."

Look, He Made A Hat: Sondheim Talks Sondheim 2010

Grudges are nursed like precious and ailing infants over centuries.

Etched in Bone Adrian Phoenix 2011

Grudges are nursed like precious and ailing infants over centuries.

Etched in Bone Adrian Phoenix 2011

"We got special dispensation from his music publishers to publish his lyrics without charge," explains Peter Gethers, editor of the book, whose full title is: "Finishing the Hat: Collected Lyrics (1954-1981) with Attendant Comments, Principles, Heresies, Grudges, Whines and Anecdotes."

WSJ Article 2010

My guest is Stephen Sondheim, and he has a new book called "Finishing the Hat: Collected Lyrics (1954-1981) with Attendant Comments, Principles, Heresies, Grudges, Whines and Anecdotes."

Look, He Made A Hat: Sondheim Talks Sondheim 2010

Grudges are normal, but to hold them forever, especially in a town like Hollywood, where hundreds of people are apt to be holding grudges, becomes silly.

HOLLYWOOD Larry McMurtry 2010