Sammy Cahn was a renowned lyricist who wrote many popular songs in the 20th century. He was born in New York City in 1913 and began writing lyrics for popular songs in the 1930s. He wrote over 800 songs, including 'Call Me Irresponsible, ' 'Love and Marriage, ' and 'Three Coins in the Fountain.' He won four Academy Awards for Best Original Song and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1972.