When I was younger I was completely without money - when I was studying in Budapest, when I was a refugee

I think a composer is always interested in his last work.

First of all I listen to music. I like music.

I listen to all kinds of music - new music, old music, music of my colleagues, everything.

In January 1944 I was called up by the Forced Labor Service, but I deserted on October 10, 1944.

I don't read such boring things. Life is too short.

I write bars, for the musicians, because they have to be together.