When I'm In My Normal Mood, Music

Originality Is The Only Thing That Counts. But The Originator Uses Material And Ideas That Occur Round Him And Pass Through Him. And Out Of His Experience Comes The Original Creation.

Out Of My Entire Annual Output Of Songs, Perhaps Two, Or At The Most Three, Came As A Result Of Inspiration. We Can Never Rely On Inspiration. When We Most Want It, It Does Not Come.

An Entire Composition Written In Jazz Could Not Live.

Music Sets Up Certain Vibration Which Unquestionably Results In A Physical Reaction. Eventually The Proper Vibration For Every Person Will Be Found And Utilized.

Upper Berth, Lower Berth, That's The Difference Between Talent And Genius.