Hoagy Carmichael Quotes

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

Hoagy Carmichael

#2. 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.

Hoagy Carmichael

#3. This exploded in me almost more music than I could consume.

Hoagy Carmichael

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

Hoagy Carmichael

#5. Slow motion gets you there faster.

Hoagy Carmichael

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

Hoagy Carmichael

#7. In Hollywood, the rainbow hits the ground for composers.

Hoagy Carmichael

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

Hoagy Carmichael

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

Hoagy Carmichael

#10. Ragtime was my lullaby.

Hoagy Carmichael

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

Hoagy Carmichael

#12. You sittin' here chained to your rockin' chair.

Hoagy Carmichael