It's a tough business, yes it is. But I've been fortunate. The only real hard times I had was when I was with Montague's Kentucky Serenades. We really had it tough then. — Scatman Crothers Copy Share Image
I admit, music is my first love. I enjoy acting but I couldn't give up my music. — Scatman Crothers Copy Share Image
I'm 70 years old. I'm a young man, and I've still got a lot to learn, that's right, and I'm learning every day. — Scatman Crothers Copy Share Image
Color don't mean anything. People gonna try to put you in a place one way or the other. — Scatman Crothers Copy Share Image
To be honest , I looked at 'The Shining' as just doing another movie. — Scatman Crothers Copy Share Image
My acting has got to be natural. I didn't go to any drama schools. It's a gift from God. — Scatman Crothers Copy Share Image
I think it's so foolish for people to try and hide their age. I don't understand that. You should be happy and glad to… — Scatman Crothers Copy Share Image
The Shining is my fourth picture with Jack Nicholson, or as he says, our fourth 'classic.' — Scatman Crothers Copy Share Image
I came out with my five-piece group and opened at Billy Burke's Swing Oar. This was when Hollywood was really jumpin'. This was when… — Scatman Crothers Copy Share Image
Can you imagine what five or 10 dollars was like in 1925? In those days, you could get room and board for $1.50 a… — Scatman Crothers Copy Share Image
I always kept busy. If the music business got bad I'd get me a job doin' somethin' else. Bellhop. Porter. Anything to make an… — Scatman Crothers Copy Share Image
