Wallace: “You are an active liberal.” Hammerstein: “Yes, I guess I am.” What connection does this have with your work? “I think it must have a connection, because it expresses my feelings, my tendencies,” Hammerstein said. “As I’ve said before, Wallace: “Would you agree that most of our writers and directors on Broadway and television in Hollywood are liberal and that there is a liberal complexion to their work?” “I think I would, yes,” Hammerstein replied, honestly and with no defensiveness. By Peggy Noonan |