“Everything that I have professionally, and so much of what I have personally, is because of this great, fair city, ... And to see it being drowned like this is almost unbearable.”
“New Orleans is my essence, my soul, my muse, and I can only dream that one day she will recapture her glory. I will do everything within my power to make that happen and to help in any way I can to ease the suffering of my city, my people!”
“I haven't slept in days. Although I now finally know that my immediate family in New Orleans is safe, I have not heard from many, many friends and other family members, ... It is hard to sit in silence, to watch one's youth wash away. New Orleans is my essence, my soul, my muse, and I can only dream that one day she will recapture her glory.”
“It is hard to sit in silence, to watch one's youth wash away. New Orleans is my essence, my soul, my muse, and I can only dream that one day she will recapture her glory.”
“I think what Mr. West said provided one extreme that we should examine, ... I think a lot of things were said that needed to be said and we raised the money. That's why we were here simply to raise money and we did.”
“I would hate to be like little Harry Connick, being used for propaganda. I like Harry, but that's not for me.... If they got Harry in, why couldn't they bring back some people who lived in the neighborhood?”
