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I don't think I'll ever be president of anything.
Hoagy Carmichael
President
I know Mother named me after a railroad man, but it's too late now, I'm afraid. Much, much too late.
Hoagy Carmichael
Mother
,
After
,
Afraid
I'm singing the music publisher's theme song - it ain't a commercial.
Hoagy Carmichael
Music
,
Song
,
Singing
In Hollywood, the rainbow hits the ground for composers.
Hoagy Carmichael
Rainbow
,
Hollywood
,
Ground
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
Money
,
Yourself
,
Play
Ragtime was my lullaby.
Hoagy Carmichael
Lullaby
,
Ragtime
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
Wanted
,
Write
,
Found
This exploded in me almost more music than I could consume.
Hoagy Carmichael
Music
,
Almost
,
Consume
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Biography
Nationality:
American
Type:
Composer
Born:
November 22
, 1899
Died:
December 27
, 1981
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