I’m not fit company for man or beast.

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

Falling Government Love Thinking
I’ll live a lush life in some small dive.
BILLY STRAYHORN

Dive Lush Some
Love or not, I wouldn’t subject a wife to the road. It’s punishment.
BILLY STRAYHORN

Punishment Subjects Wife
In order to play and write, it’s unique – you either do one or the other.
BILLY STRAYHORN

Order Unique Writing
My grandmother played the piano, and I used to toddle over there and pick out little things that sounded good to me.
BILLY STRAYHORN

Grandmother Littles Piano
Romance is mush, stifling those who strive.
BILLY STRAYHORN

Romance Striving
I’m not fit company for man or beast.
BILLY STRAYHORN

Beast Company Fit Men

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