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

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

- Hoagy Carmichael

In Hollywood, the rainbow hits the ground for composers.

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

- Hoagy Carmichael

I'm singing the music publisher's theme song - it ain't a commercial.

- Hoagy Carmichael

Ragtime was my lullaby.

- Hoagy Carmichael

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

- Hoagy Carmichael