Meredith Willson quotes

Meredith Willson was an American composer and playwright known for his iconic Broadway musical, "The Music Man." Born in 1902 in Iowa, Willson's career spanned over five decades, during which he wrote music for film, radio, and television. His hit songs, such as "76 Trombones" and "Till There Was You," have stood the test of time. Willson's unique blend of classical and popular music styles made him a household name in the entertainment industry. Learn more about Meredith Willson and his enduring legacy in the world of music and theater.

You pile up enough tomorrows, and you'll find you are left with nothing but a lot of empty yesterdays.

- Meredith Willson

Where is the good in goodbye?

- Meredith Willson

There were birds in the sky, but I never saw them winging, No I never saw them at all, until there was you.

- Meredith Willson

I don't know about you, but I'd like to make today worth remembering.

- Meredith Willson

A man can't turn tail and run just because a little personal risk is involved.

- Meredith Willson

Most playwrights go wrong on the fifth word. When you start a play and you type 'Act one, scene one', your writing is every bit as good as Arthur Miller or Eugene O'Neill or anyone. It's that fifth word where amateurs start to go wrong.

- Meredith Willson