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

- Hoagy Carmichael

Ragtime was my lullaby.

- Hoagy Carmichael

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

- 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

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

You sittin' here chained to your rockin' chair.

- 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 wanted to shout ba…

- Hoagy Carmichael

Slow motion gets you there faster.

- Hoagy Carmichael