Louis Armstrong Quotes

New Orleans - the real New Orleans - is the soul of the country.

I went to New Orleans for the first time for Wild at Heart, and I kept going back to make more movies there. I've become very close to the city and part of me does feel like a New Orleanian.

I've always loved Louisiana and particularly New Orleans, and I think a lot of people when they travel there, think they're home there - there are just so many spirits, it's so rich in culture. It's steeped in a true spirit of individuality that makes this country. It's the oldest part of our story, in a way. And being in that climate, it was really conducive to letting our imaginations soar. I found it to be the true inspiration.

New Orleans: The least annoying French place on Earth.

I've always had an interest in Louisiana, especially New Orleans.

My family has been in New Orleans longer than the American flag has flown over the city.

New Orleans is great for a lot of the old-school charm and character.

I'm home in New Orleans!

You knows dat in New Orleans is not morning 'til dee sun come up.

New Orleans is a city of paradox. Sin, salvation, sex, sanctification, so intertwined yet so separate.

New Orleans is my essence, my soul, my muse...

New Orleans is kind of dark in a very beautiful way.

New Orleans. Born and raised. I lived there until I was 19.

New Orleans is like a big musical gumbo. The sound I have is from being in the city my whole life.

I love New Orleans physically. I love the trees and the balmy air and the beautiful days. I have a beautiful house here.

The most interesting place I've gone on location was New Orleans.

New Orleans is a unique environment.

I did grow up in New Orleans. I grew up right on the lake, right across the levee.

I love New Orleans.

New Orleans is thrilling. The history is as rich as the food.

I come from the city of New Orleans where it's live and vibrant.

You don't need a guidebook to see New Orleans - just a good pair of shoes.

New Orleans has a unique history as a great melting pot of all kinds of cultures, and that manifests itself now through the food, the music, and the kinds of people who live there.

I think New Orleans is such a beautiful city. It looks like a fairytale when you walk through the French Quarter or the Garden District. There is such a lush sense of color, style, architecture - and the people themselves.

It's a wonderful city and every American has enjoyed New Orleans in one way or the other.