Dudley was nervous. The firefighters thought they might have to give him oxygen. He was really wound up.

I grew up in the house. All the memories -- that's the hard part. But we're OK.

We all thought it was very fitting to bring that piece in for the first concert. There's been an extraordinary enthusiasm among the artists and board members about getting this season started which has been wonderful to see.

I never thought I'd be here next to such greats as [salsa star] Willie Colon and with the mayor of New York City here at City Hall. It's a real honor for me.

I just thought she wanted to see the fall. But she wanted to see how the Salukis did.

Before Tracy left, she came to me and said she thought I would be good at it. I know I have really big shoes to fill as the coach. John and Tracy did a great job with the kids.