He was an American original...He was one of the last great exponents of a disappearing art. He told me once, 'The world doesn't owe me anything, because I did it myself.' - Tony Bennett [Sammy] literally could do everything and he just looked so good...I could only tap. - Gregory Hines I wish the world could have known Sam as I did. Sam never gave less than 100% when he was on stage, and he gave even more to those of us lucky enough to call him friend...It was a generous God who gave him