Hoagy Carmichael Quotations

The recollection of how, when and where it all happened became vague as the lingering strains hung in the rafters of the studio. I wanted to shout back at it, Maybe I didn't write you, but I found you.

I know Mother named me after a railroad man, but it's too late now, I'm afraid. Much, much too late.

In Hollywood, the rainbow hits the ground for composers.

Never play anything that don't sound right. You might not make any money, but at least you won't get hostile with yourself.

I'm singing the music publisher's theme song - it ain't a commercial.

This exploded in me almost more music than I could consume.

I don't think I'll ever be president of anything.

Traveling with a big band is like being an inmate in a traveling zoo.

Slow motion gets you there faster.

Ragtime was my lullaby.

You sittin' here chained to your rockin' chair.

The trouble with doing nothing is that you can never take any time off.