Writing music is not so much inspiration as hard work.

An entire composition written in jazz could not live.

All these tales of people sitting down and composing symphonies just as though they were writing a letter are very much exaggerated; at least, it isn't that way in my work.

For suddenly, I saw you there And through foggy London town The sun was shining everywhere.

The European boys have small ideas but they sure know how to dress 'em up.

Jazz is one of the best things that you can find in your life, it can always be your friend.

Writing music is not so much inspiration as hard work.