I am a rebel by birth. … I contest anything that is unjust,… - Yip Harburg

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I am a rebel by birth. … I contest anything that is unjust, that causes suffering in humanity. My feelings about that are so strong, I don't think I could live with myself if I weren't honest.

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Edgar Yipsel Harburg (8 April 1896 – 4 March 1981), born Isidore Hochberg and known primarily as E. Y. Harburg or Yip Harburg, was an American lyricist who worked with many well-known composers. He is most famous for his lyrics for The Wizard of Oz (1939), including those of "Over the Rainbow".

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Pen Names: Edgar Yipsel Harburg

Birth Name: Isidore Hochberg

Native Name: Yip Harsburg

Also Known As: Yip

Alternative Names: Edgar Yipsel "Yip" Harburg • E. Y. Harburg

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