Billy Rose was an American impresario, theatrical showman and lyricist. He wrote over 20 songs, such as "Me and My Shadow" , "It Happened in Monterey" or "It's Only a Paper Moon" . Billy Rose was a major force in entertainment, with shows, such as Jumbo , Billy Rose's Aquacade, and Carmen Jones , his Diamond Horseshoe nightclub, and the Ziegfeld Theatre influencing the careers of many stars. Billy Rose was inducted as a member of the Songwriter's Hall of Fame. After divorcing comedian Fanny Brice, he had married Olympic swimmer Eleanor Holm.