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Top 12 Quotes & Sayings by Billy Strayhorn

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American composer Billy Strayhorn.

Last updated on December 25, 2024.

Billy Strayhorn

William Thomas Strayhorn was an American jazz composer, pianist, lyricist, and arranger, who collaborated with bandleader and composer Duke Ellington for nearly three decades. His compositions include "Take the 'A' Train", "Chelsea Bridge", "A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing", and "Lush Life".

American - Composer | November 29, 1915 - May 31, 1967

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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.

Billy Strayhorn

Billy Strayhorn

My grandmother played the piano, and I used to toddle over there and pick out little things that sounded good to me.

Billy Strayhorn

Billy Strayhorn

In order to play and write, it's unique - you either do one or the other. — © Billy Strayhorn

In order to play and write, it's unique - you either do one or the other.

Billy Strayhorn

Billy Strayhorn

I'll live a lush life in some small dive.

Billy Strayhorn

Billy Strayhorn

You're in a mess, and in excess.

Billy Strayhorn

Billy Strayhorn

Love or not, I wouldn't subject a wife to the road. It's punishment.

Billy Strayhorn

Billy Strayhorn

I'm not fit company for man or beast.

Billy Strayhorn

Billy Strayhorn

Ever up and onward.

Billy Strayhorn

Billy Strayhorn

Romance is mush, stifling those who strive.

Billy Strayhorn

Billy Strayhorn

If you want something hard enough, it just gets done.

Billy Strayhorn

Billy Strayhorn

A Train was born without any effort - if was like writing a letter to a friend.

Billy Strayhorn

Billy Strayhorn

All music is beautiful.

Billy Strayhorn

Billy Strayhorn

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