Alan Jay Lerner's lyrics were marked by warmth and civilized urbanity, coupled with the highest order of craftsmanship. He was bom in New York on August 31, 1918 into a wealthy Manhattan family, the owners of Lerner Stores, Inc. He attended school at Bedales School in England and then Choate… ![]()

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Johnny Mercer Award
Alan Jay Lerner
Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award
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