Hoagy Carmichael Quotes & Sayings

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

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

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

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

You sittin' here chained to your rockin' chair. — Hoagy Carmichael

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

Ragtime was my lullaby. — Hoagy Carmichael

Slow motion gets you there faster. — Hoagy Carmichael

In Hollywood, the rainbow hits the ground for composers. — Hoagy Carmichael

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

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

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