“If I'm a guy who doesn't seem so merry, It's just because I'm so misunderstood. When I was young I ate a dictionary, And that did not do me a bit of good. For I've absorbed so many words and phrases— They drive me dizzy when I want to speak. I start explaining but each person gazes As if I spoke in Latin or in Greek.”
Quote by Ira Gershwin
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Ira Gershwin
Ira Gershwin was a renowned American lyricist, known for his collaboration with his brother George Gershwin on numerous classic musical works. His lyrics were known for their simplicity, poeticism, and emotional depth, making them beloved by audiences worldwide. more
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