Mel Torme Quotes
Whenever I did a good performance, my Dad and my uncles, who were rabid movie fans, took me to the movies. There began my underlying love affair with film.
Topics
Good
Positive Reinforcement
Rewarding Experiences
Childhood Memories
Love Affair
Love, Romance
Cinematic Love
Cinematic Passion
Family Bonding
Family Influence
Film Appreciation
Film Fandom
Film Love
Movie Appreciation
Movie Enthusiasm
Movie Experience
Parental Appreciation
Performance Reward
Performance Rewards
Citations
Tormé, Mel. Interview by Les Tomkins. Crescendo International, 1978.
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Melvin Howard Tormé, nicknamed "The Velvet Fog", was an American musician, singer, composer, arranger, drummer, actor, and author. He composed the music for "The Christmas Song" ("Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire") and co-wrote the lyrics with Bob Wells.