I also had a brother who was like me a musician and a composer. A man of great talent, far more gifted than I. He died very young... he killed himself in the prime of his life.

Life's been nothing but paperwork.

I am hitting my head against the walls, but the walls are giving way.

Even if people censure me, they should do so hat in hand.

To judge a composer's work, one must consider it as a whole.

It is easier to achieve a desired result in short pieces.

An operetta is simply a small and gay opera.