An entire composition written in jazz could not live.

Why should I limit myself to only one woman when I can have as many women as I want?

An entire composition written in jazz could not live.

The composer does not sit around and wait for an inspiration to walk up and introduce itself...Making music is actually little else than a matter of invention aided and abetted by emotion. In composing we combine what we know of music with what we feel.

The European boys have small ideas but they sure know how to dress 'em up.

Music sets up certain vibration which unquestionably results in a physical reaction. Eventually the proper vibration for every person will be found and utilized.

It sounds simple, of course, but personally I can think of no more mentally arduous task than making music.