George Grossmith

George Grossmith (9 December 1847 – 1 March 1912) was an English comedian, writer, composer, actor, and singer.

Quotes

 * You should see me dance the Polka, You should see me cover the ground, You should see my coat-tails flying, As I jump my partner round; When the band commences playing, My feet begin to go, For a rollicking romping Polka Is the jolliest fun I know.
 * Song You should see me dance the Polka This song was performed and played a roll in the 1941 movie, "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" in a scene that took place in an English music hall.  The movie starred Spencer Tracy, Ingrid Bergman, and Lana Turner; directed by Victor Fleming.


 * I left the room with silent dignity, but caught my foot in the mat.
 * The Diary of a Nobody (1892), ch. 12
 * Co-written with his brother Weedon Grossmith.