Strip away the phony tinsel of Hollywood and you'll find the real tinsel underneath.
Oscar Levant
Born: December 27, 1906 Died: August 14, 1972
Oscar Levant (December 27, 1906 – August 14, 1972) was an American pianist, composer, author, comedian, and actor. He was better known for his mordant character and witticisms, on the radio and in movies and television, than for his music.
Biographical information from: Wikiquote
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View PlansThere are two sides to every question: my side and the wrong side.
You can't possibly hear the last movement of Beethoven's Seventh and go slow. (Oscar trying to talk his way out of a speeding ticket)
When I can't sleep, I read a book by Steve Allen.
Once I make up my mind, I'm full of indecision.
I'm controversial. My friends either dislike me or hate me
Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm schizophrenic, and so am I.
I’ve stepped on too many toes on the way down.
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It's not what you are, it's what you don't become that hurts.
So little time and so little to do.
Underneath this flabby exterior is an enormous lack of character.
I've changed, I'm nice to people and I'm not so self-centered. What I'm trying to do now is think of the other person. The only trouble is, I've found that the other person thinks only of himself.
I was once thrown out of a mental hospital for depressing the other patients.
I envy people who drink — at least they know what to blame everything on.