Hal David

American lyricist (1921–2012).

Born May 25th, 1921 in New York City. [ref]

Died September 1st, 2012 at 91 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction, stroke). [ref]

Occupations
composer, lyricist, pianist, songwriter
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Those men who, in war, seek to preserve their lives at any rate commonly die with shame and ignominy, while those who look upon death as common to all, and unavoidable, and are only solicitous to die with honour, oftener arrive at old age and, while they live, live happier. Xenophon