Hoagy Carmichael Quotes

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

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

Born: November 22, 1899

Died: December 27, 1981

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