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.

You have to be as original as possible. It's a tough thing to come up with something totally original.

When I'm in my normal mood, music drips from my fingers.

Life is a lot like jazz... it's best when you improvise.

True music must repeat the thought and inspirations of the people and the time. My people are Americans and my time is today.