Billy Strayhorn quotes

All music is beautiful. (Billy Strayhorn)
I'll live a lush life in some small dive. View quote
Billy Strayhorn
Romance is mush, stifling those who strive. View quote
Billy Strayhorn
My grandmother played the piano, and I used to toddle over there and pick out little things that sounded good to me. View quote
Billy Strayhorn
If you want something hard enough, it just gets done. View quote
Billy Strayhorn
A Train was born without any effort - if was like writing a letter to a friend. View quote
Billy Strayhorn
Ever up and onward. View quote
Billy Strayhorn
I'm not fit company for man or beast. View quote
Billy Strayhorn
I think everything should happen at halfway to dawn. That's when all the heads of government should meet. I think everybody would fall in love. View quote
Billy Strayhorn
In order to play and write, it's unique - you either do one or the other. View quote
Billy Strayhorn
Love or not, I wouldn't subject a wife to the road. It's punishment. (Billy Strayhorn)

Billy Strayhorn

Billy Strayhorn - Image
Occupation: American Composer
Born: November 29, 1915
Died: May 31, 1967
Quotes count: 11

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