The most difficult instrument to play in the orchestra is second fiddle.
To achieve great things, two things are needed; a plan, and not quite enough time.
The joy of music should never be interrupted by a commercial.
I hate you, Richard Wagner . . . but I hate you on my knees.
When I am with composers, I say I am a conductor. When I am with conductors, I say I am a composer.
...we can all shut-up and go back to our caves.