Quotes from Frank Loesser

I hear music Mighty fine music, The murmur of a morning breeze up there The rattle of the milkman on the stair Sure that's music.

Oh! to be loved by a man I respect, To bask in the glow of his perfectly understandable neglect.

But more I cannot wish you Than to wish you find your love Your own true love this day.

Here we are,Out of cigarettes,Holding hands and yawning,Look how late it gets.Two sleepy people, by dawn's early light,And too much in love to say "Good night."

When you meet a gentPaying all kinds of rentFor a flatThat would flatten the Taj MahalCall it sad, call it funny,But it's better than even moneyThat the guy's only doin' it for some doll.

I'd love to get youOn a slow boat to China.All to myself alone.

See what the boys in the back room will haveAnd tell them I'm having the same.

Ask me how do I feel,Ask me now that we're cozy and clinging.Well, sir, all I can say is,If I were a bell I'd be ringing.

Somebody, somewhere Wants me and needs me And that's very wonderful to know.

Luck, be a lady tonight.

Brother, do you know a nicer occupation, Matter of fact, neither do I, Than standing on the corner Watching all the girls go by?