Ira Gershwin Professions : Lyricist Born : December 6, 1896 Died : August 17, 1983 Browse All Authors Top 26 quotes by Ira Gershwin If I'm a guy who doesn't seem so merry, It's just because I'm so misunderstood. When I was young I ate a dictionary, And that did not do me a bit of good. For I've absorbed so many words and phrases— They drive me dizzy when I want to speak. I start explaining but each person gazes As if I spoke in Latin or in Greek. Ira Gershwin guy greek latin If you'll promise not to cry, Baby, I will kiss you by-and-by—Maybe! Though you're six feet three, You will always be Nothing but a Baby, dear, to me. Ira Gershwin kissing feet baby Oh, lady be good To me. Ira Gershwin be-good Summertime Ira Gershwin summertime cotton song The way you wear your hat, The way you sip your tea, The mem'ry of all that -- No, no! They can't take that away from me! Ira Gershwin hats tea way Old age adds to the respect due to virtue, but it takes nothing from the contempt inspired by vice; it whitens only the hair. Ira Gershwin old-age respect age hair Similar Authors Irving Caesar lyricist Al Dubin lyricist Arthur J. Lamb lyricist Arthur Freed lyricist Alan Jay Lerner lyricist Bernie Taupin lyricist All Authors