“I became a melodic writer after 'Gunn.'” — Henry Mancini

I've had pieces in my catalog that kind of amble along, that really never go anywhere, but are known and liked.

I don't think I've ever spent more than an hour on any one song, but that doesn't count the thinking that goes on beforehand.

You know, directors are funny people. They live with these movies for a year or more. And when you go in to score the picture, you're fooling with their child. They want to know everything that happens to the score - and why.

Well, I thought the opening of 'Hatari!' was pretty good. And 'The Pink Panther' wasn't half bad either.