It is cruel, you know, that music should be so beautiful.
The model of a composer.
One day I'll be able to relax a bit, and try and become a good composer.
The old idea of a composer suddenly having a terrific idea and sitting up all night to write it is nonsense. Nighttime is for sleeping.
I liked the opera very much. Everything but the music.
Composing is like driving down a foggy road.