Charles Dibdin



Charles Dibdin (before 4 March 1745 – 25 July 1814), British musician, dramatist, novelist, actor and songwriter.

Quotes

 * For a soldier I listed, to grow great in fame. And be shot at for sixpence a day.''
 * Letters (c. 1774).


 * There ’s a sweet little cherub that sits up aloft, To keep watch for the life of poor Jack.
 * Poor Jack (c. 1788).


 * Did you ever hear of Captain Wattle? He was all for love, and a little for the bottle.
 * Captain Wattle and Miss Roe.


 * His form was of the manliest beauty, His heart was kind and soft; Faithful below he did his duty, But now he ’s gone aloft.
 * Tom Bowling (c. 1788).


 * Spanking Jack was so comely, so pleasant, so jolly, Though winds blew great guns, still he ’d whistle and sing; Jack loved his friend, and was true to his Molly, And if honour gives greatness, was great as a king.
 * The Sailor’s Consolation. A song with this title, beginning, "One night came on a hurricane", was written by William Pitt, of Malta, who died in 1840.