1.
There were a lot of times where there was a great deal of fodder recorded and played, because there was a market for it - just as there is today. And there were more bad bands than there were good bands - I think that should always be remembered.
Woody Herman
2.
Musically, the bebop route was magnificent, but businesswise, it was the dumbest thing I ever did.
Woody Herman
3.
My only claim to fame, if I have one, is that I'm an editor.
Woody Herman
4.
Some guys dig ditches, I have a band. It's what I do
Woody Herman
5.
We might as well swing boys, because Stravinsky cuts us all.
Woody Herman
6.
I'm going to be on the road for the rest of my life.
Woody Herman
7.
The singing was something I got from my father.
Woody Herman