It took me three weeks to write the 'Rhapsody in Blue.' I had always wanted to write something blue and Paul Whiteman inspired.

Music sets up certain vibration which unquestionably results in a physical reaction. Eventually the proper vibration for every person will be found and utilized.

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

Upper berth, lower berth, that's the difference between talent and genius.

When I'm in my normal mood, music drips from my fingers.

Originality is the only thing that counts. But the originator uses material and ideas that occur round him and pass through him. And out of his experience comes the original creation.

The extraordinary thing about my mother, she's so modest about me.