I knew darned well I had a better band than he had!

In 1934, I formed my own band.

Bing was always hesitant to accept appreciation in any form.

But just as I was ready to call it quits, I got the necessary money from a third party, who had been instructed by Bing to help me out, without letting me know where the help came from.

I didn't want to be compared with Bing.

I didn't want people to say his brother Bing sings better than he does.