composition is notation of distortion of what composers think they've heard before. Masterpieces are marvelous misquotations.

To see itself through, music must have idea or magic. ... Music with neither dies young though rich.

The same piece of music alters at each hearing. But oh, the need to repeat and repeat and repeat unchanged the sexual experience.

Sooner or later you've heard all your best friends have to say. Then comes the tolerance of real love.

Quarrels in France strengthen a love affair, in America they end it.

I don't go to concerts much. I've heard everything. When I do go to movies, I walk out half the time. As for literature, I've read everything.

Art means to dare - and to have been right.