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.

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

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

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

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

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