Ragtime was my lullaby.

The recollection of how, when and where it all happened became vague as the lingering strains hung in the rafters of the studio. I wanted to shout back at it, Maybe I didn't write you, but I found you.

I'm singing the music publisher's theme song - it ain't a commercial.

[Charles was highlighted early in the show with a performance by Jamie Foxx and Alicia Keys, who played the song] Georgia on My Mind, ... Ray.

I know Mother named me after a railroad man, but it's too late now, I'm afraid. Much, much too late.

Everything, in the end, comes down to timing. One second, one minute, one hour could make all the difference.