Cole Porter
Cole Porter
Cole Albert Porterwas an American composer and songwriter. Born to a wealthy family in Indiana, he defied the wishes of his domineering grandfather and took up music as a profession. Classically trained, he was drawn towards musical theatre. After a slow start, he began to achieve success in the 1920s, and by the 1930s he was one of the major songwriters for the Broadway musical stage. Unlike many successful Broadway composers, Porter wrote the lyrics, as well as the music,...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSongwriter
Date of Birth9 June 1891
CityPeru, IN
CountryUnited States of America
The 1860s-era house, which has about 21 rooms, had fallen into disrepair over the years. It had been split into several apartments, and police found a methamphetamine lab in one of the apartments two years ago. The museum plans to sell fudge made with recipes from the now-closed Arnold's Candies of Peru. At his shows, Porter gave away boxes of the candy as presents.
It was great fun, But it was just one of those things.
I don't know anyone who sits down to write a song hit except Irving Berlin. He can't help writing hits.
I ask the Lord in Heaven above / What is this thing called Love?
Something that simply mystifies me.
Now: heaven knows, anything goes.
He may have hair upon his chest but, sister, so has Lassie.
The world admits bears in pits do it, Even Pekingeses at the Ritz do it, Let's do it, let's fall in love.
There's an, oh such a hungry yearning burning inside of me.
Don't hit the person across from you with bits of toast, And don't, when dinner is nearly through, say 'Who's the host' It isn't done.
Let's Do It; Let's Fall in Love.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? I don't.
Nobody wants to phone me, Even collect.
All the world loves a clown.