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Ira Gershwin was an American lyricist who, alongside his brother George Gershwin, created some of the most enduring songs in American musical theater and popular music. Known for his clever, sophisticated lyrics, Ira Gershwin's work includes classics like "I Got Rhythm", "Someone to Watch Over Me", and the songs from the opera Porgy and Bess. His contributions to the Great American Songbook have made him one of the most celebrated lyricists in history.
"Life is one long jubilee."
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"Life is one long jubilee."

Life,
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"Old age adds to the respect due to virtue, but it takes nothing from the contempt inspired by vice; it whitens only the hair."
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"Old age adds to the respect due to virtue, but it takes nothing from the contempt inspired by vice; it whitens only the hair."

Age, Virtue, Contempt, Hair
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"A song without music is a lot like H2 without the O."
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"A song without music is a lot like H2 without the O."

Music, Song
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"Deep, unspeakable suffering may well be called a baptism, a regeneration, the initiation into a new state."
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"Deep, unspeakable suffering may well be called a baptism, a regeneration, the initiation into a new state."

Deep, May, State, Suffering
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"Love is sweeping the country."
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"Love is sweeping the country."

Love, Country
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