That something extra, I believe, is a certain humanity that comes from upbeat and positive human interest letters and success stories. Advertisers like to be associated with those qualities. — Casey Kasem Copy Share Image
Garbage. It's a natural quality of huskiness in the midrange of my voice that I call 'garbage.' It's not a clear-toned announcer's voice. It's more like the voice of the guy next door. — Casey Kasem Copy Share Image
Growing up, I actually wanted to be a professional Baseball player, instead of a radio DJ. Believe it or not. — Casey Kasem Copy Share Image
If the beat gets to the audience, and the message touches them, you've got a hit. — Casey Kasem Copy Share Image
A lot of my fans are people who have grown up and don't have as much time to listen to the radio, but still… — Casey Kasem Copy Share Image
For years everyone looked toward the demise of radio when television came along. Before that, they thought talking movies might eliminate radio as well.… — Casey Kasem Copy Share Image
My agent said that I was one of the top three busiest people in the country. — Casey Kasem Copy Share Image
Songs used to be short, then they became longer, and now theyre getting shorter. But otherwise, music is about a beat and a message.… — Casey Kasem Copy Share Image
I started radio in 1950 on the Lone Ranger radio program, a dramatic show that emanated from Detroit when I was 18 years old… — Casey Kasem Copy Share Image
Interestingly, songs used to be short, then they became longer, and now they're getting shorter. — Casey Kasem Copy Share Image
I like the storytelling and reading the letters, the long-distance dedications. — Casey Kasem Copy Share Image
