Bill Robinson (May 25, 1878 – November 25, 1949), was an American tap dancer, actor, and singer, the best known and the most highly paid African-American entertainer in the United States during the first half of the 20th century. Famous Bill Robinson Quotes A good hitting instructor is able to mold his teaching to the individual. If a guy stands on his head, you perfect that. What success I achieved in the theatre is due to the fact that I have always worked just as hard when there were ten people in the house as when there were thousands. Just as hard in Springfield, Illinois as on Broadway. Tags: Bill Robinson Quotes, Quotes