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I am one of the last of a small tribe of troubadours, who still believe that life is a beautiful and exciting journey with a purpose and grace which are well worth singing about.

Yip Harburg

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Yip Harburg
Age: 84 †
Born: 1896
Born: April 8
Died: 1981
Died: March 5
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Edgar Yipsel Yip Harburg
Edgar Yipsel Harburg
E. Y. Harburg
Isidore Hochberg
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The Lord made Adam, the Lord made Eve, he made 'em both a little bit naive.
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All the heroes of tomorrow are the heretics of today.
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There ought to be a law against necessity.
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Follow the fellow who follows a dream.
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If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow, why oh why can't I?
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No matter how much I prove and prod, I cannot quite believe in God But oh, I hope to God that He, Unswervingly believes in me.
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Oh, innocent victims of Cupid, remember this terse little verse: To let a fool kiss you is stupid. To let a kiss fool you is worse.
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When the melody touches your heart emotionally and the words hit your brain intellectually, more than likely you'll find you'll have an excellent song to sing.
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Leave the atom alone.
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Words make you think a thought. Music makes you feel a feeling. A song makes you feel a thought.
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This we learn from Watergate that almost any creep'll be glad to help the Government overthrow the people.
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