Dorothy Fields Quotes

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The minute you walked in the joint,
I could see you were a man of distinction,
A real big spender…
Hey! big spender, spend a little time with me.

Dorothy Fields

Pick yourself up,
Dust yourself off,
Start all over again.

Dorothy Fields

Grab your coat, and get your hat,
Leave your worry on the doorstep,
Just direct your feet
To the sunny side of the street.

Dorothy Fields

I can't give you anything but love, baby,
That's the only thing I've plenty of, baby.

Dorothy Fields

You're calmer than the seals in the Arctic Ocean
At least they flap their fins to express emotion...

Dorothy Fields

A fine romance with no kisses.
A fine romance, my friend, this is.
We should be like a couple of hot tomatoes,
But you're as cold as yesterday's mashed potatoes.

Dorothy Fields

So let me get right to the point.
I don't pop my cork for every guy I see.
Hey! big spender, spend a little time with me.

Dorothy Fields

Dorothy Fields

Dorothy Fields

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Born: July 15, 1905

Died: March 28, 1974 (aged 68)

Bio: Dorothy Fields was an American librettist and lyricist. She wrote over 400 songs for Broadway musicals and films.

Known for:

Joy of Living (1938)
Annie Get Your Gun (1950)
Stage Door Canteen (1943)

Dorothy Fields on Wikipedia

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