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

Then, after the war it was impossible to travel, after so many years of Hitler and Stalin.

It isn't false modesty when I say this, but although I am supposed to be a famous person it doesn't mean anything to me. I just sit at home and work.

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

I don't use old music.

For the past ten years I have had no financial problems.

I only want to give a metaphysic for my music.