Author: Oscar Levant Page 3

Schizophrenia beats dining alone.

(1906 – 1972) pianist, composer, author, comedian & actor

I think a lot of Bernstein… but not as much as he does.

(1906 – 1972) pianist, composer, author, comedian & actor

So little time and so little to do.

(1906 – 1972) pianist, composer, author, comedian & actor

I have given up reading books; I find it takes my mind off myself.

(1906 – 1972) pianist, composer, author, comedian & actor

What the world needs is more geniuses with humility, there are so few of us left.

(1906 – 1972) pianist, composer, author, comedian & actor

When I can’t sleep, I read a book by Steve Allen.

(1906 – 1972) pianist, composer, author, comedian & actor

Strip the phony tinsel off Hollywood and you'll find the real tinsel underneath.

(1906 – 1972) pianist, composer, author, comedian & actor

I knew her before she was a virgin.

(1906 – 1972) pianist, composer, author, comedian & actor

Underneath this flabby exterior is an enormous lack of character.

(1906 – 1972) pianist, composer, author, comedian & actor