Ragtime Quotes by Hoagy Carmichael

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

— Hoagy Carmichael

In Hollywood, the rainbow hits the ground for composers.

— Hoagy Carmichael

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

— Hoagy Carmichael

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

— Hoagy Carmichael

Slow motion gets you there faster.

— Hoagy Carmichael

Ragtime was my lullaby.

— 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…

— Hoagy Carmichael

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

— Hoagy Carmichael

You sittin' here chained to your rockin' chair.

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

— Hoagy Carmichael