The music on SNL matters more than people think. It sets the... - Lorne Michaels

"The music on SNL matters more than people think. It sets the tone for the entire evening."

Lorne Michaels Music

Comedy Producer Canadian Born 1944 (age 82)

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"The show doesn't go on because it's ready; it goes on because it's eleven thirty."

"Live television is the hardest thing you can do in show business."

"Comedy is about truth, and Saturday Night Live has always been about telling the truth."

"You have to be willing to fail in order to succeed."

"Music is the language of the soul."

"My music comes from my heart."

"Music transcends all language barriers."

"Music is the universal language of love."