John Green
Composer John Green, who died May 15, used to tell the story that he met a girl he was trying to impress.
“Let’s go to George Gershwin’s place,” he suggested. “You know George Gershwin?” she asked. “Sure, I know George.”
Gershwin was playing the piano when they walked in. George looked up, saw Johnny and said, “Hi ya, Brown.”
BILL DANNIES
Palos Verdes
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