My People Are Americans. My Time Is

True Music Must Repeat The Thought And Inspirations Of The People And The Time.

Life Is A Lot Like Jazz. It's Best When You Improvise.

It Is Always Possible To Create Something Original.

It Took Me Three Weeks To Write The 'rhapsody In Blue.' I Had Always Wanted To Write Something Blue And Paul Whiteman Inspired.

Jazz Is One Of The Best Things That You Can Find In Your Life, It Can Always Be Your Friend.