"I've been playing music all my life, from being a choir soloist at Symphony Hall as a youngster to playing in bands through high school and college at Kent State. Went in the service at 17, out before I was 21"

Arthur Godfrey's quote speaks with his long-lasting enthusiasm for music. From a young age, he was a choir soloist at Symphony Hall, and he continued to play in bands throughout high school and college at Kent State. At 17, he enlisted in the service, and was out before he was 21. This quote shows that music has actually been a major part of his life because he was a kid, and that he has had a long and differed profession in music. It also speaks to his dedication to his nation, as he was willing to serve in the military at a young age. Godfrey's quote is a testimony to his commitment to music and to his nation.