There is nothin' like a dame.

All the sounds of the earth are like music.

If you don't have a dream, how are you going to make a dream come true?

But I’m only a cockeyed optimist.

Berlin’s great secret is that he says exactly what he means; sometimes he hits a gigantic line both musically and lyrically – almost Wagnerian in its strength.

I’m not going to run, I’m going to stand here and watch. Every blow will cut into my heart, and tell me who and what you are.

I’d let my golden chances pass me by.

Ev’rythin’s up to date in Kansas City.

I’m as restless as a willow in a windstorm.

I ain’t sayin’ I’m no better than anybody else, but I’ll be damned if I ain’t just as good!