Honk! is based on the Hans Christian Andersen story The Ugly Duckling and won the 2000 Olivier Award for Best Musical.
Ugly: If they knew, just how dearly I would love to qu- HONK! But it's true, I'm just a bird who seems to lack the knack I'm just different I'm just different from the rest And who can blame them wanting me to find another nest? But different isn't naughty Different isn't bad So why should being different make me sad? I'm just different They're like peas from the same pod No wonder they make fun of me Life's harder when you're odd. But, different isn't scary Different is no threat, And though I'm still their brother, They forget I didn't choose to look this way I didn't want to be unique I don't like these grubby feathers And I hate my stubby beak! There's a runt in every litter, One black sheep in every flock, But when you know it's you somehow your ego takes a knock. I'm just different, But I have a sense of pride. My looks may, well, be funny But I hurt the same inside. Different isn't spiteful, Different isn't wrong! So, why is it so hard to get along? I only want to get along! Different isn't hateful, Different could be swell. Different, is just... Well... Different.