Billy Strayhorn Quotes

United States, Composer
November 29, 1915 – May, 31, 1967.

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

Also known as Pianist, Lyricist, Arranger

I'm not fit company for man or beast.

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

Billy Strayhorn
- Wife
- Road
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
- Fall
A Train was born without any effort - if was like writing a letter to a friend.

Billy Strayhorn
- Writing
- Friend
- Effort
My grandmother played the piano, and I used to toddle over there and pick out little things that sounded good to me.

Billy Strayhorn
- Good
- Grandmother
Romance is mush, stifling those who strive.

Billy Strayhorn