The toughest thing about success is that you've got to keep on being a success. Talent is only a starting point in this business. You've got to keep on working that talent. Someday I'll reach for it and it won't… — Irving Berlin Copy Share Image
You can't write a song out of thin air. You have to feel and know what you are writing about. ... Talent is only a starting point. You've got to keep working that talent. Someday I'll reach for it and… — Irving Berlin Copy Share
The toughest thing about success is that you've got to keep on being a success. Talent is only a starting point in this business.… — Irving Berlin Copy Share Image
You can't write a song out of thin air. You have to feel and know what you are writing about. ... Talent is only a starting point. You've got to keep working that talent. Someday I'll reach for it and it won't be there. ... Life is 10 percent what you make it, and 90 percent how you take it.… — Irving Berlin Copy Share
A patriotic song is an emotion and you must not embarrass an audience with it, or they will hate your guts. — Irving Berlin Copy Share Image
My uncle out in Texas Can't even write his name He signs his checks with Xs But they cash 'em just the same — Irving Berlin Copy Share Image
Our attitudes control our lives. Attitudes are a secret power working twenty-four hours a day, for good or bad. It is of paramount importance… — Irving Berlin Copy Share Image
When I'm worried and I can't sleep I count my blessings instead of sheep. — Irving Berlin Copy Share Image
