Honestly, I think I`ve stretched a talent which is so thin it`s almost transparent over a quite unbelievable term of years.

[Louis Armstrong] was the only musician who ever lived, who can't be replaced by someone.

I'm proud to acknowledge my debt to the 'Reverend Satchelmouth' ... He is the beginning and the end of music in America

Unless we make Christmas an occasion to share our blessings, all the snow in Alaska won't make it 'white'.

I'll keep singing 'till I die.

Honestly, I think I`ve stretched a talent which is so thin it`s almost transparent over a quite unbelievable term of years.

I'll be home for Christmas. You can count on me.