Quotes by David Amram

“[Thompson made himself the centerpiece of his stories] to show that a regular person could be in the midst of the craziness of the time, ... He was our historian.”

“Thats the best birthday present -- to give something back to the musicians who have given this country so much,”

“Its a really innovative idea. Ive done concerts for young people all over the world, but I never thought of using the Beatles.”

“Like the music of Beethoven, Bach and Charlie Parker, the Beatles music was built to last - proving that a thing of beauty is a joy forever.”

When todays generation reads Jacks books or they listen to the music created by some of us, I believe that they see there is a different way of approaching todays life and todays sometimes seeming hopelessness that can provide answers.