"In a world of my own..."

Alan Jay Lerner (1918 - 1986)
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About Alan Jay Lerner

Alan Jay Lerner was an American lyricist and librettist, known for his collaboration with composer Frederick Loewe on classic musicals like 'My Fair Lady' and 'Camelot'. Born in 1918 in New York City, Lerner studied at Harvard University before beginning his career in the arts. He received numerous awards for his work in musical theater, including multiple Tony Awards and an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for 'An American in Paris'. Lerner's witty and sophisticated lyrics continue to be celebrated in the world of musicals.

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