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Hoagy Carmichael
American
Composer
About the author
This exploded in me almost more music than I could consume.
Hoagy Carmichael,
American
Composer
#Music
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,
American
Composer
Ragtime was my lullaby.
Hoagy Carmichael,
American
Composer
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,
American
Composer
#Right
#Play
#Money
#Sound
In Hollywood, the rainbow hits the ground for composers.
Hoagy Carmichael,
American
Composer
#Hollywood
#Composers
I'm singing the music publisher's theme song - it ain't a commercial.
Hoagy Carmichael,
American
Composer
#Song
#Singing
#Music
I know Mother named me after a railroad man, but it's too late now, I'm afraid. Much, much too late.
Hoagy Carmichael,
American
Composer
#Now
#Man
#Mother
I don't think I'll ever be president of anything.
Hoagy Carmichael,
American
Composer
#President