In spite of the Depression, or maybe because of it, folks were hungry for a good time, and an evening of dancing seemed a good way to have it.

Night after night I could feel the chills go up and down my spine, they played so well.

To be granted some kind of usable talent and to be able to use it to the fullest extent of which you are capable - this, to me, is a kind of joy that is almost unequaled.

If you put all your strength and faith and vigor into a job and try to do the best you can, the money will come.

I was so anxious to succeed that I made a practice of appearing on all the disc jockey shows I could, in order to publicize the band.

Conversation didn't seem necessary when I put the accordion down and swung some young lady around the floor.

It's curious how we act in moments of personal despair.