“The Fourth of July concert is invigorating in so many ways, in terms o...” — Jimmy Smits Quote

“The Fourth of July concert is invigorating in so many ways, in terms of what it feels like to be an American.”

“I went to Brooklyn College as an education major. It was a big deal in the family, but really, I was living for Mom and Dad.”

“I feel a responsibility to try and give back. I see young people out there who are trained, and any way I can help them and give them an opportunity is gratifying.”

“Nothing will ever replace the experience of going to a gorgeous concert hall, getting dressed up, and being surrounded by the energy of a room full of people and live performers.”

“When I go to a concert, I can't believe that people pay lots of money to see a band that they obviously like and then they dance the whole time.”

“I talk about beepers going off in the middle of a concert and people being late and not apologizing, and people not RSVP-ing, and adult children going back to live with their parents, which we didn't have in the '60s and '70s.”