The greatest romance in the life of a lyricist is when the right word meets the right note; often, however, a Park Avenue phrase elopes with a Bleecker Street chord, resulting in a shotgun wedding and a quickie divorce.

How are things in Glocca Mora this fine day?

All the heroes of tomorrow are the heretics of today.

Follow the fellow who follows a dream.

Music gives 'wings' to words.

Follow the yellow brick road.

My whole family has been having trouble with immigrants ever since we came to this country.