In Hollywood, the rainbow hits the ground for composers.

Ragtime was my lullaby.

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

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

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

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