Author: William Christopher Handy

Quotes

I think America concedes that true American music has sprung from the Negro.

I think America concedes that true American music has sprung from the Negro.

- William Christopher Handy

Setting my mind on a musical instrument was like falling in love. All the world seemed bright and changed.

Setting my mind on a musical instrument was like falling in love. All the world seemed bright and changed.

- William Christopher Handy

Life is something like a trumpet. If you don't put anything in, you won't get anything out.

Life is something like a trumpet. If you don't put anything in, you won't get anything out.

- William Christopher Handy

My big ears indicated a talent for music. This thrilled me.

My big ears indicated a talent for music. This thrilled me.

- William Christopher Handy

Nature was my kindergarten.

Nature was my kindergarten.

- William Christopher Handy

Life is like a trumpet - if you don't put anything into it, you don't get anything out of it.

Life is like a trumpet - if you don't put anything into it, you don't get anything out of it.

- William Christopher Handy

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