Hoagy Carmichael Quotes

American - Composer | November 22, 1899 - December 27, 1981

In Hollywood, the rainbow hits the ground for composers.

Hoagy Carmichael

RainbowHollywoodGroundComposers

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

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ThinkPresidentAnythingEver

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

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MoneyYourselfYouPlayNeverRight

Ragtime was my lullaby.

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Lullaby

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

Hoagy Carmichael

MotherManMeLateKnowRailroad

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

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MusicSingingSongThemeCommercial

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

YouBackWriteWhereShoutHappened

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

Hoagy Carmichael

MusicMeMoreAlmostThanCould

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