Irving Caesar Quotes

Irving Caesar was an American lyricist and theater composer, who wrote lyrics for numerous song standards including "Swanee", "Sometimes I'm Happy", "Crazy Rhythm", and "Tea for Two", one of the most frequently recorded tunes ever written. In 1972, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Wikipedia  

✵ 4. July 1895 – 18. December 1996
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Famous Irving Caesar Quotes

“Picture you upon my knee,
Just tea for two and two for tea”

Irving Caesar

"Tea For Two" (1925).

“The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds; and the pessimist fears this is true.”

Irving Caesar

This is actually James Branch Cabell from The Silver Stallion (1926)
Misattributed

“Sometimes I'm happy
sometimes I'm blue
my disposition
depends on you.”

Irving Caesar

"Sometimes I'm Happy".

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