“My father was a steelworker who'd come over from Abruzzi, in Italy. He...” — Henry Mancini Quote

“My father was a steelworker who'd come over from Abruzzi, in Italy. He played in the band and he encouraged me to be a musician.”

“Getting married in 1947 and settling down in Hollywood was the real beginning of my career.”

“I don't like to surprise anyone with the music I compose for a film. That way, there is less trouble later on.”

“I had a nanny growing up in Morocco, and my parents encouraged me to put myself in her shoes sometimes.”

“If a child wants to read 'Twilight' over Middlemarch, they should be encouraged - the important thing is to get them reading in the first place.”

“John and I were lucky because our mother was a strong woman with high expectations and a strong sense of values. She encouraged us to pursue things we were interested in and not think about what other people wanted us to do.”