I always had an eye toward the stage for the story of Hamilton's life, but I began with the idea of a concept album, the way Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Evita' and 'Jesus Christ Superstar' were albums before they were musicals.
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Everything we know about Hamilton, we knew when he was alive, because he told us.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on how Hamilton's legacy and experiences were shaped by his own words and storytelling.
Lin-Manuel Miranda emphasizes the importance of self-expression and narrative in the legacy of Alexander Hamilton. It suggests that the information and persona we have of Hamilton are directly derived from his own descriptions and the life he lived, highlighting the role of art and storytelling in preserving history.
Themes
HamiltonStorytellingLegacyArtSelf-Expression
In practice
Example use cases
In a presentation about the importance of art in history, this quote can highlight how artists shape our understanding of figures from the past.
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