US composer.
He led the evolution of the popular song from the early ragtime and jazz eras through the golden age of musicals; wrote more than 800 pop songs.
We joined the Navy to see the world, And what did we see? We saw the sea."
A pretty girl is like a melody That haunts you day and night.
There is an element of truth in every idea that lasts long enough to be called corny.
Talent is only a starting point in this business. You've got to keep on working that talent. Someday I'll reach for it and it won't be there.
The toughest thing about success is that you've got to keep on being a success.
