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