Alan Jay Lerner (Aug. 31, 1918 – June 14, 1986)

Alan Jay Lerner died 23 years ago

Alan Jay Lerner was born on August 31, 1918 in New York City, New York. He was the lyricist for the song I Could Have Danced All Night. Mr. Lerner died on June 14, 1986 in New York City, New York.

Alan Jay Lerner died today – 22 years ago

Lyricist (of the musicals Brigadoon, Paint Your Wagon, My Fair Lady, Gigi, Camelot, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever) Alan Jay Lerner was born on August 31, 1918 in New York City, New York. He said, “Coughing in the theater is not a respiratory ailment. It is a criticism.” [It could be, so listen carefully... if you can.]... Mr. Lerner died on June 14, 1986 in New York City, New York.

Jorge Luis Borges died today – 21 years ago

Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges was born on August 24, 1899 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He said, “In general, every country has the language it deserves.” {1} [Look at what happens when people don’t take the time to educate the children to speak – and think – well.]... Mr. Borges died in 1986 in Geneva, Switzerland.

English writer G. K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton was born in May 29, 1874 in London, England. He said, “Art, like morality, consists in drawing the line somewhere.” {2} [Good points.]... Mr. Chesterton died in 1936 in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England.

U.S. lyricist Alan Jay Lerner was born on August 31, 1918 in New York City, New York. He wrote many songs with Frederick Loewe. Together they created “Brigadoon”, “Gigi”, “My Fair Lady”, and “Camelot”. Wow! Mr. Lerner said, “Coughing in the theater is not a respiratory ailment. It is a criticism.” {1} [Perhaps sneezing is the ultimate criticism.]... Mr. Lerner died in 1986 in Manhattan, New York City, New York.

{1} Source: www.brainyquote.com
{2} Source: http://thinkexist.com