Morton Gould — American Musician born on December 10, 1913, died on February 21, 1996

Morton Gould was an American composer, conductor, arranger, and pianist... (wikipedia)

I've always felt that music should be a normal part of the experience that surrounds people.
That is basically me, and although I have done many things in my life - conducting, playing piano, and so on - what is fundamental is my being a composer.
Composing is my life blood.
It's not a special taste. An American composer should have something to say to a cab driver.