Cole Porter Quotes

A collection of quotes by Cole Porter.

Cole Porter (1891-1964) was an American composer and songwriter known for his witty lyrics and sophisticated melodies. Born in Indiana, Porter began his career in the early 1920s, writing songs for Broadway musicals. He achieved immense success with his works, including "Anything Goes," "Kiss Me, Kate," and "Night and Day." Porter's compositions blended various musical genres such as jazz, classical, and pop, making him one of the most influential songwriters of the 20th century. His charming and timeless songs continue to be celebrated and performed by artists around the world.

If you want to buy my wares Follow me and climb the stairs..

If you want to buy my wares Follow me and climb the stairs... Love for sale.

You'd be so nice, You'd be paradise To come home to and love

You'd be so nice, You'd be paradise To come home to and love.

Love Home Paradise

It must be fun to be you And play with love as you do To tre

It must be fun to be you And play with love as you do To treat each new romance As merely one more dance Or just another book to glance through It must be fun to acquire Whatever heart you desire, And when you're bored with it To tear it in two, It must be fun to be you.

What is this thing called love? This funny thing called love

What is this thing called love? This funny thing called love? Just who can solve this mystery? Why should it make a fool of me?

Funny Love Mystery

In olden days a glimpse of stocking was looked on as somethi

In olden days a glimpse of stocking was looked on as something shocking but now, God knows, anything goes.

Good authors, too, who once knew better words now only use f

Good authors, too, who once knew better words now only use four-letter words writing prose... anything goes.

Authors & Writing

My sole inspiration is a telephone call from a director.

My sole inspiration is a telephone call from a director.

He may have hair upon his chest but, sister, so has Lassie.

He may have hair upon his chest but, sister, so has Lassie.