Without a song the day would never end Without a song the road would never bend When things go wrong a man ain't got a friend Without a song

- Billy Rose

Me and my shadow Strolling down the avenue Oh, me and my shadow Not a soul to tell our troubles to And when it's twelve o'clock we climb the stairs W…

- Billy Rose

It's hard for a fellow to keep a chip on his shoulder if you allow him to take a bow.

- Billy Rose

If the Russians ever decide to atom bomb us, they're certain to drop an especially large one on the plant in Pleasantville.

- Billy Rose

Asking me what I think of Oscar (Hammerstein) is like asking me what I think of the Yankees, Man o' War and Strawberry Sundaes.

- Billy Rose

Never invest your money in anything that eats or needs repainting.

- Billy Rose

Say, it's only a paper moon, Sailing over a cardboard sea, But it wouldn't be make believe, If you believed in me.

- Billy Rose