Billy Rose Quotes & Sayings

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

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

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

Never invest your money in anything that eats or needs repainting. — 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 We never knock 'cause nobody's there Just me and my shadow All alone and feeling blue — 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

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 in anything that eats or needs painting. — Billy Rose